I have been wanting make a Cauliflower pizza crust for a while now
since we're going gluten-free for my mom.
After searching online and getting some advice from a few friends,
I thought I'd give it a go.
I'm not one to ever follow a recipe, and since this one turned out so well
(My dad even asked for seconds!) I thought I'd share my version with you.
Enjoy and if you try this yourself, let me know how yours turned out!
Cauliflower Crust Veggie Pizza
2 organic eggs
2 large heads of cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups of Pizza Sauce (I used Mid's)
2 tbs. organic garlic granules
2 tbs. organic Italian seasoning
3 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups red onion, sauteed in olive oil
1 cup fresh spinach, washed and dried
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Place manageable amounts of cauliflower in a food processor
and pulse until it has a rice-like consistency. (It doesn't take long!)
Boil 3 cups of water in a large pot.
When all the cauliflower has been riced, add the cauliflower rice to the boiling water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain the water out of the pot and then transfer the rice into a large mesh strainer or colander.
These next steps are very important to help ensure your pizza crust will be firm and slice-able. :-)
Use a large spoon to push down on the rice, forcing the
water out of the mesh colander. Then...take portions of the strained rice and
place in a clean kitchen/pastry cloth and SQUEEZE.
You’ll be surprised how much moisture is still in the rice. Again, it’s really important to get as much water out as possible so your end result will have a firm crust.
One you're satisfied that you have removed as much moisture as you possibly can, then transfer each section of the rice to a large mixing bowl.
Add the eggs, spices and 1/4 cup of cheese. Mix well.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and begin to form your pizza crust. It will have a different consistency than any 'dough' you've ever worked with, so just go with it.
Once the crust is formed, bake in 400 degree oven for 40 minutes or until the entire crust is golden brown.
(More moisture will be released from the crust while it is baking)
While crust is baking, saute red onions in 1 tbs. olive oil.
When crust is done take out of the oven, cool slightly.
Add sauce, cheese, onions, spinach or toppings of your choice.
Bake at 400 until cheese is melted and golden brown. ENJOY!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place 2 heads of cauliflower cut into pieces into a food processor. Pulse until cauliflower has a rice-like consistency.
- Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add rice, cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain rice in a large mesh colander. Press down with a spoon to release as much moisture as possible.
- The next step is important!
- Place portions of the rice in a pastry cloth and SQUEEZE any remaining moisture out of the rice. You'll be surprised at how much moisture is released.
- Place the rice in a large bowl. Add eggs, spices and 1/4 cup cheese. Mix well.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and begin to add your rice to form your 'crust'.
- You can make a raised crust along the edge if you'd like it to look more 'pizza-like'.
- Place crust in the oven and bake until it is browned. (Usually 40-50 minutes.) Don't worry about how long it takes, just bake until the entire crust is golden brown.
- While crust is baking, saute red onions in olive oil. Remove crust from oven when done. Top with pizza sauce, remaining cheese and toppings of your choice.
- Return to oven until cheese is melted and browned.
- Cool slightly and cut into pieces.
