Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza

Hey, pizza lovers! Ever craved a pizza but felt guilty about the carbs? Well, Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza is your new best friend. This is pizza with a twist, and I promise it’s going to be love at first bite. Let’s whip up this guilt-free delight, shall we?

Ingredients for Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza

Making the Crust? Here’s What You Need:

• A big ol’ cauliflower: 1 head (that’s 2 pounds or 907 grams)
• Good melty mozzarella cheese, shredded: 1 cup (8 ounces or 227 grams)
• Parmesan cheese, grated (because cheese): 1/4 cup (1 ounce or 28 grams)
• An egg: 1 large
• Some oregano: 1 teaspoon (0.17 ounces or 5 grams)
• A hint of garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon (0.09 ounces or 2.5 grams)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (0.09 ounces or 2.5 grams)

Now, the Toppings:

• Tomato sauce (your favorite kind): 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 113 grams)
• Fresh, lovely mozzarella cheese, sliced: 8 ounces or 227 grams
• Fresh basil leaves (for that Italian vibe): 1/4 cup
• Some cherry tomatoes, cut in half: 1/2 cup (3 ounces or 85 grams)
• Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (0.5 ounces or 14 grams)
• Salt and pepper: to your taste

Time Check:

• Prep: 20 minutes (I promise, it’s worth it)
• Cooking: 25 minutes
• Total: 45 minutes

Serves 2

Nutritional Facts Per Serving for Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza

• Calories: 570 (that’s not bad, right?)
• Protein: 33g
• Fat: 35g
• Carbs: 29g
• Fiber: 9g
• Sugar: 9g
• Sodium: 1250mg (it’s pizza, after all)

Instructions

1. First, the Cauliflower Crust: Chop the cauliflower, rice it, cook it for a bit (4-5 minutes), and drain that baby well.
2. Crust Mix Time: In a big bowl, combine all the crust ingredients. Stir it up!
3. Make that Crust: Press it onto a baking sheet, bake at 400°F (200°C) until it’s golden (15-20 minutes).
4. Toppings Galore: Spread that sauce, cheese, tomatoes, and basil. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper, and bake until cheesy and bubbly (5-7 minutes).
5. Enjoy Your Creation: Let your Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza cool for a sec (2 minutes), then slice and devour.

Tips

1. Fresh cauliflower = best flavor.
2. Want a crispier crust? Squeeze out that cauliflower moisture.
3. Add your favorite toppings, but keep it simple and fresh.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve it hot, folks.
• Throw in a Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze, and you’ve got a feast.
• A sprinkle of extra basil, and you’re a gourmet chef.

CAULIFLOWER CRUST MARGHERITA PIZZA

Hey, pizza lovers! Ever craved a pizza but felt guilty about the carbs? Well, Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza is your new best friend. This is pizza with a twist, and I promise it’s going to be love at first bite. Let’s whip up this guilt-free delight, shall we?

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Making the Crust? Here’s What You Need:

• A big ol’ cauliflower: 1 head that’s 2 pounds or 907 grams
• Good melty mozzarella cheese shredded: 1 cup (8 ounces or 227 grams)
• Parmesan cheese grated (because cheese): 1/4 cup (1 ounce or 28 grams)
• An egg: 1 large
• Some oregano: 1 teaspoon 0.17 ounces or 5 grams
• A hint of garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon 0.09 ounces or 2.5 grams
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon 0.09 ounces or 2.5 grams

Now, the Toppings:

• Tomato sauce your favorite kind: 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 113 grams)
• Fresh lovely mozzarella cheese, sliced: 8 ounces or 227 grams
• Fresh basil leaves for that Italian vibe: 1/4 cup
• Some cherry tomatoes cut in half: 1/2 cup (3 ounces or 85 grams)
• Olive oil: 1 tablespoon 0.5 ounces or 14 grams
• Salt and pepper: to your taste

Instructions

• First, the Cauliflower Crust: Chop the cauliflower, rice it, cook it for a bit (4-5 minutes), and drain that baby well.
• Crust Mix Time: In a big bowl, combine all the crust ingredients. Stir it up!
• Make that Crust: Press it onto a baking sheet, bake at 400°F (200°C) until it’s golden (15-20 minutes).
• Toppings Galore: Spread that sauce, cheese, tomatoes, and basil. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper, and bake until cheesy and bubbly (5-7 minutes).
• Enjoy Your Creation: Let your Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza cool for a sec (2 minutes), then slice and devour.

Notes

TIPS (TRUST ME ON THESE)

1. Fresh cauliflower = best flavor.

2. Want a crispier crust? Squeeze out that cauliflower moisture.

3. Add your favorite toppings, but keep it simple and fresh.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve it hot, folks.

Throw in a Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze, and you’ve got a feast.

A sprinkle of extra basil, and you’re a gourmet chef.