Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Pesto Sauce

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I had heard of cauliflower crust pizza a while back but had no idea what to expect when I actually made it. In all honesty, the first time I attempted this, it was a disaster! But I tried again and now I can’t stop creating new pizza recipes all made out of cauliflower crust! It’s such a different approach on healthy pizza and this way you get all the nutrients from cauliflower and you’ll shock your guests at the same time.

* In this recipe I used my Avocado Basil Pesto Sauce and added tomato and red onion on top

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Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Pesto Sauce
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Serves: 2-3
 
Ingredients
  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon ground chia or ground flax seeds
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Chop up the cauliflower into florets, place in a food processor or Vitamix and pulse until a rice-like texture is created
  3. Pour the cauliflower “rice” into a large pot, add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil
  4. Cover, reduce the heat and allow to cook for 5 minutes
  5. Drain the liquid, then transfer the cooked cauliflower rice in a freezer-safe bowl
  6. Place bowl in the freezer to cool for 10 minutes
  7. Remove the cooled cauliflower rice from the freezer and transfer it to the center of a thin dish towel
  8. Use your hands to squeeze the rice in the dish towel, removing all of the excess moisture from the cauliflower
  9. Place the drained cauliflower in a large bowl, then add the almond flour, the ground flax or chia seeds, salt, garlic and dried oregano
  10. Stir well to mix, then press the mixture into the parchment-lined baking sheet (use your hands to create the desired shape of the pizza making sure there are no tin spots where the crust could crack)
  11. Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and dry to the touch
  12. For best texture, I recommend using an additional piece of parchment paper to flip the entire pizza crust, then returning it to the pan to bake for an additional 10 minutes
  13. Add your sauce and toppings and return to the oven for about 5-10 more minutes