Cauliflower CrustCauliflower Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

  • 1 Head of Cauliflower
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Directions:

  1. Start heating 2-3 inches of water in a large pot until it boils
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  3. While the water is heating, chop you cauliflower into florets
  4. Rice the cauliflower with grater blade of food processor (or with a cheese grater)
  5. Add riced cauliflower to boiling water for 4-5 minutes
  6. Strain riced cauliflower into a clean dish towel
  7. Squeeze excess water out of cauliflower. Use a big spoon so you don't burn your hands. (This step is key to not having a soggy pizza)
  8. Add egg and spices to cauliflower and mix well
  9. Spread cauliflower onto parchment paper or silicone baking sheet lined pan to form crust
  10. Bake at 400 for 35-40 minutes (depending on thickness of crust)
  11. Add toppings and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes

Sauce for Mexican Pizza

Ingredients:

  • 1 large can of whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a pot over medium heat.
  2. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Use immersion blender or transfer to blender to blend the sauce until smooth.

Toppings

  • 1-2 Onions Chopped
  • 1 Red Pepper Chopped
  • 1 Green Pepper Chopped
  • 1-2 cups of shredded pork or chicken

*Substitute alternate meat and vegetables as you like

Saute veggies in some oil. Combine with Sauce and meat, and use to top pizza. 

 

Enjoy!