Description

Cauliflower crust Margherita pizza is a low-carb, gluten-free pizza featuring a crispy cauliflower crust topped with classic Margherita ingredients like fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Perfect for health-conscious meals, family dinners, or as a homemade dish. Easily made vegan or customized with additional toppings.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

– 1 head cauliflower, grated (or 4 cups store-bought cauliflower rice)

– 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (substitute dairy-free cheese for vegan diets)

– ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (substitute nutritional yeast for vegan diets)

– 1 large egg (substitute flax egg for vegan diets)

– 2 tsp Italian seasoning

– ¼ tsp salt

For the Toppings:

– ¼ cup pizza sauce (substitute marinara or pesto for variety)

– 2 medium tomatoes, sliced

– 5 oz grated mozzarella cheese (substitute dairy-free cheese if needed)

– Fresh chopped basil (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Cut the cauliflower into small florets and pulse in a food processor until riced. Microwave the riced cauliflower for 4–5 minutes to soften. Let cool slightly.
Place the cooked cauliflower on a clean towel and wring out as much moisture as possible over a sink.
In a large bowl, combine the dried cauliflower, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix well.
Spread the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a circle with a ¼-inch thickness and slightly raised rim.
Bake for 12–18 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove the crust from the oven and top with pizza sauce, sliced tomatoes, and grated mozzarella cheese.
Return to the oven for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Top with fresh chopped basil before serving.

Notes

– Wring out as much moisture as possible from the cauliflower to prevent a soggy crust. Substitute plant-based ingredients for vegan diets.

– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze slices for longer storage; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish / Pizza
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian / Low-Carb

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: ~250
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 40mg