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Cauliflower pizza crust – without dairy!

Have you ever tried making cauliflower pizza crust? It’s so healthy, super flavorful and, most of all, extremely easy to make! Your pizza recipes will never be the same again!

When you say pizza you think about sunny Italy, a romantic dinner in Rome, delicious tomato sauce, maybe some fresh herbs and… cauliflower? Not really, right? Well, maybe I can help you change your mind about that! 🙂

Maybe you have heard about it already, maybe not – but one of the newest hypes surrounding pizza is cauliflower! And not just as a healthy vegetable topping – what we are going to prepare today is a pizza crust made out of cauliflower!

Cauliflower pizza crust keto

Whenever I think about perfect food, pizza automatically comes into my mind. The perfect balance of flavors, the mixture of ingredients, even the shape and colors – I simply love everything about pizza! I can’t imagine a movie night with friends without a pizza by my side. And it is so versatile as well!

You can go for the gourmet version, serve it with some nice fresh herbs and a glass of wine in a fancy restaurant or do some binge eating from your local pizza delivery place. You can enjoy it in your pajamas or in your fancy dress. And not to mention the topping options – there is a pizza out there for each and every one of us!

Cauliflower pizza crust low carb

But the problem is, whenever I find myself craving for a slice of pizza I remember that pizza is not really in the “healthy eating” list. It’s full of carbs, not to mention the other unhealthy and processed ingredients if you go for the frozen options.

Now, what if I told you there is a guilt-free way of indulging in a pizza? It’s the cauliflower crust, guys! For the obvious health benefits, cauliflower pizza crust is becoming more and more popular.

Before you decide against it, let me tell you that it may be a very big surprise for you! It is incredibly tasty, and some even consider that there is no taste difference between the normal pizza crust and the cauliflower one! And this can only mean one thing: you can actually enjoy the taste of pizza that you love without the added guilt! 🙂

Cauliflower pizza crust low carb keto

If you are still not convinced, here are a few of the benefits of cauliflower. It is weight loss friendly (given the fact that it gives you very low-calorie intake) and even more than that, it is packed with nutrients. Here is what 130 grams of cauliflower will give you:

  • Calories: 25
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Vitamin C: 77% of the RDI
  • Vitamin K: 20% of the RDI
  • Vitamin B6: 11% of the RDI
  • Folate: 14% of the RDI
  • Pantothenic acid: 7% of the RDI
  • Potassium: 9% of the RDI
  • Manganese: 8% of the RDI
  • Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
  • Phosphorus: 4% of the RDI

Quite impressive, right? I think so too. 🙂

how to make Cauliflower pizza crust

Given this nice nutritional profile, cauliflower has become a popular replacement alternative for grains-obtained foods that are high in carbs – and such is the case with our pizza crust! While the bread is full of carbs, this cauliflower alternative is much, much healthier.

And what could be even more convenient? This pizza crust is really easy to make! You will need some cauliflower, mozzarella or any other vegan cheese, psyllium husks and some other simple ingredients that will help us achieve the best texture for our crust.

vegan Cauliflower pizza crust

You will first have to prepare the cauliflower but don’t worry, it’s all super easy. You just have to break the cauliflower into small florets and put it in a food processor until it becomes fine. All that is left to do is mixing together all the ingredients, as simple as that! You then have to spread it on a baking sheet and bake it in the oven.

And don’t forget about your favorite toppings, of course! That’s another plus of this amazing pizza crust, you can combine it with whatever ingredients and toppings you like, just as you would with a normal pizza crust. Fully customizable, that’s how I like my food! 🙂

easy Cauliflower pizza crust

I hope I have convinced you by now of how amazing this recipe is. The results won’t disappoint you, so I suggest that you gather the ingredients and start right away. Get ready to amaze all your friends with this 100% healthy recipe, full of taste and flavor. Happy cooking!

Yield: 2

Cauliflower pizza crust - without dairy!

Cauliflower pizza crust Blat de pizza din conopida

Have you ever tried making cauliflower pizza crust? It's so healthy, super flavorful and, most of all, extremely easy to make! Your pizza recipes will never be the same again!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • ½ head cauliflower, florets separated
  • 120g (1 cup) flour
  • 2 Tbsps psyllium husks
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 40g (⅓ cup) vegan cheese
  • For the topping:
  • 120g (½ cup) marinara sauce
  • 120g (½ cup) vegan cheese mix for pizza
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced and grilled
  • ½ bell pepper, sliced
  • greens for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 C.
  2. Line a tray with baking paper and set aside.
  3. Add the cauliflower florets, psyllium husks, olive oil, and salt to a food processor.
  4. Process on high speed, until a homogeneous, sticky puree is formed.
  5. Add the cornstarch and flour and process again to incorporate the ingredients and form a dough.
  6. Add the cheese and pulse until just combined.
  7. Brush the prepared baking paper with a little oil.
  8. Form a dough ball, then roll it into a pizza circle. Transfer to the prepared baking tray.
  9. Bake for about 7 minutes until lightly golden.
  10. Add the marinara sauce, vegan cheese mix, grilled zucchini, sliced bell pepper, salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Return to the oven and bake for about 7 more minutes.
  12. Top with some chopped greens and serve!

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Amount Per Serving Calories 555Total Fat 27gCarbohydrates 66gProtein 12g

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Lesedi

Saturday 20th of August 2022

Thanks for this awesome recipe. Two questions, 1) I usually use whole wheat grain flour but do want my pizza crust to be fluffier so was thinking about including husk in it. Do you have any ideas on how much I should use per cup of flour? I worry because I’ve had the experience of too much husk and then it turning out gummy. 2) sometimes I mix the wheat with cauliflower to make the crust. Would you have ideas there on how much husk to use? I could also have just been putting way too much husk before, but seems like 1 cup of flour to 1 tablespoon is standard but wanted to check because I know gluten free flour soak up more water than whole wheat. Thanks!

Ruxandra

Monday 13th of November 2023

No need to add psyllium husks to whole wheat pizza. If you want it fluffier, simply let it rise more and make a thicker crust. You can also mix it with cauliflower but again, it doesn't need husks. Gluten is already a binding agent and this was the purpose of psyllium husks in this recipe.

Paula

Saturday 7th of September 2019

Super quick and healthy, I love it! I'll definitely try the recipe again soon!

Ruxandra Micu

Monday 7th of October 2019

Thank you!

ganit

Tuesday 3rd of September 2019

What is 'Vegan Cheese'? it is a very loose term...

Ruxandra Micu

Monday 7th of October 2019

Here's my homemade version https://gourmandelle.com/vegan-cream-cheese/ You can also use vegan cream cheese that is store-bought. Any brand you like is fine.

maria grosar

Saturday 31st of August 2019

Imi plac retetele tale.

Ruxandra Micu

Monday 7th of October 2019

Multumesc mult!

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