Description
Enjoy guilt-free pizza nights with this Low Carb Pizza Base, a delicious and versatile alternative to traditional crusts. Made with cauliflower, this crispy base is perfect for anyone following a keto or gluten-free diet. With its delightful crunch and adaptability to various toppings, you can create your ideal pizza in no time. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a lively gathering with friends, this recipe will satisfy your cravings without compromising on health. Let’s dive into the simple preparation of this nutritious pizza crust that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds cauliflower (or 2x12–16 oz packages cauliflower rice)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using whole cauliflower, process it in a food processor until it resembles rice. If using pre-riced cauliflower, skip this step.
- Bake the cauliflower rice for about 15 minutes or microwave it for 8 minutes; let it cool afterward.
- Squeeze out excess moisture using cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dried cauliflower with egg, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into an 11-inch round crust on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 450°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg