Wednesday, September 18, 2013

YUMMY Cauliflower Crust Pizza With Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, and Mozzarella



Crust:

2 C grated cauliflower (about 1/2 a head)
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp mixture of Italian herbs
Dash of sea salt
1 C Grated Mozzarella Cheese
1 T Minced garlic
1 T. Chopped red hot peppers or Jalapenos

Toppings & Sauce : 

Pizza Sauce (White or Red)
1/2 C of grated mozzarella
2 T Minced Garlic Red Chili Pepper Flakes
1Medium Size Heirloom Tomatoes (Sliced)
Chopped basil


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Grate the cauliflower with a cheese grater
3. Place 2 C of grated cauliflower into a clean, thin dish towel. Microwave the cauliflower for 8 minutes and get all the access water with a cheese cloth
4. Place the dry cauliflower into a bowl, add egg and spices
5. Mix everything together
6. Place the cauliflower “dough” onto a pizza pan with parchment paper. Spread the dough and make it is about 1/2 inch thick. (If it's too thin, it will not hold together and will fall apart)
7. Bake the crust for 25 to 30 minutes
8. Remove crust from the oven
9. Add pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, garlic and red chili pepper flakes
10. Bake the pizza for another 10-15 minutes and add fresh chopped basil 

Enjoy & be creative with your favorite toppings!!! :) 

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