Fullbean Recipes - Cauliflower Crust Pizza Again

Fullbean Recipes - Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ingredients for Cauliflower Crust
2½-3 lbs. Fresh cauliflower
1 egg
½ cup Parmesan cheese
Salt
Pepper
Spices to taste
Oregano
Basil
Italian Spices

Directions
Separate Cauliflower Head into Florets

Rinse and separate florets one by one. Core is used too

Rice the Cauliflower in a Food processor

Place cauliflower florets in a food processor and process until “rice” texture

Cook “the Rice” - Spread rice on same baking sheet
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 375°
Let Cool a Bit

Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F
Meanwhile, squeeze All Water Out using cheesecloth and form the Crust: Transfer squeezed cauliflower to a mixing bowl
Add egg, oregano or basil, cheese, salt and pepper, and mix well

Prep baking tray by lining sheet pan with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and spray with cooking spray well

Flatten the crust: Transfer cauliflower mixture onto prepared baking sheet and using your hands, flatten the dough

Bake the Crust at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy edges

For crispier crust, flip and bake for an additional 3 minutes

Remove the crust from the oven and allow to cool

Add pizza sauce, toppings of choice, cheese and bake again until cheese is melted

Toppings Ideas for Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Mediterranean: Tomato sauce, bell pepper, tomato, olives, red onion, feta cheese and fresh parsley or fresh basil
Chicken and pepper: Tomato sauce, sliced grilled chicken breast or baked chicken breast or Instant Pot chicken breast, olives, red onion and cheese

Asian: Shredded honey garlic chicken breast , finely chopped broccoli, thinly sliced white onion, sriracha and mozzarella cheese
Shrimp: Cook shrimp and make sauce as per my shrimp taco recipe, and use fresh mozzarella or provolone cheese

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