Cauliflower Pizza Crust Keto | Healthier Option for Weight Watchers🍕

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Sultana Parvin

When I started buying Pizza Crust for making pizza at home, I never saw that Cauliflower Crust Pizza is sold anywhere in the departmental shops, nor any Pizza shop makes it.  My kids love pizza so much. Sometimes I myself make pizza crust at home for making pizza for them. Although sometimes they order online, I try to innovate something different to draw their attention. From my innovation habit yesterday, I made Cauliflower Pizza Crust Keto for them.

You may find some individuals around you who don’t like pizza. But the trend of pizza lovers is in increasing day by day. Different types of pizzas are made-up as per individuals’ different demands and interests. If you visit a pizza shop, you will find many new flavors of pizza names in their menu list. But I am sure you’ve not seen one with cauliflower crust pizza.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Keto 🍕

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

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Ingredients

• ½ head(s), small, cut into florets (about 2 c) Uncooked cauliflower
• 1½ cup(s), shredded, divided Part-skim mozzarella cheese
• ⅔ cup(s) All-purpose flour
• 2 large Raw egg(s)
• 1 tsp(s), minced Fresh oregano
• ½ tsp(s) Kosher salt
• ½ tsp(s) Granulated garlic
• ⅛ pinch, freshly grated Black pepper
• 1 cup(s) Canned tomato sauce
• 1½ oz, thinly sliced Small, thinly sliced turkey pepperoni
• ½ tsp(s), or other dried herbs Italian seasoning
• ½ tbsp(s), for garnish Fresh basil
• 2 spray(s) Olive oil cooking

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and spraying it with cooking spray.
2. Process cauliflower florets until they reach the consistency of rice in a food processor and transfer to a large bowl. Stir together 1/2 cup cheese, flour, eggs, oregano, salt, garlic, and pepper. Spoon crust mixture onto one 10-inch circle and smooth with a spoon to create an equal layer (mold into a shape as desired). Bake until the bottom is a light brown color; gently turn over. Bake for a further 10 minutes or until uniformly browned.
3. Distribute 1/2 cup sauce evenly over each crust and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; make top each with half of the pepperoni. Season with salt and bake until cooked through and cheese is melted (broil for an additional 5 minutes to brown the cheese if preferred); sprinkle with fresh basil. Each pizza should be sliced into four pieces.
   

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Can I omit the eggs and cheese to make this a vegan dish? Regrettably not. Eggs and cheese serve as a”glue” that holds the cauliflower pieces together.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 276Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 617mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 20g

My family members and I ate the Cauliflower Crust Pizza for the first time. Everyone loved this. If you are a veggie lover and you want to put more emphasis on vegetables in your diet plan, I am sure the cauliflower pizza crust recipe is the one new menu for you. Read the article and get your best cauliflower recipe. This cauliflower crust pizza is super crisp and tastes most like regular pizza.

“Eating healthy food fills your body with energy and nutrients. Imagine your cells smiling back at you and saying: “Thank you!”.” – Karen Salmansohn

Cauliflower Crust Pizza Appetizing with Mozzarella and Pepperoni

Cauliflower’s high fiber content aids digestion and increases feelings of fullness. This may naturally result in a reduction in the number of calories consumed during the day, which is critical for weight management. Cauliflower’s high-water content is another advantage for weight reduction. Indeed, water makes up approximately 92 percent of its weight. Consuming a high proportion of water-dense, low-calorie meals has been linked to weight reduction.

Ingredients for Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust

The first step to a healthy diet is to eat the right foods. The goal of weight watchers’ recipes is to make vegetables more appealing and delicious.

• ½ head, small, cut into florets (about 2 c) Uncooked cauliflower
• 1½ cup, shredded, divided Part-skim mozzarella cheese
• ⅔ cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Raw egg
• 1 tsp, minced Fresh oregano
• ½ tsp Kosher salt
• ½ tspGranulated garlic
• ⅛ pinch, freshly grated Black pepper
• 1 cup Canned tomato sauce
• 1½ oz, thinly sliced Small, thinly sliced turkey pepperoni
• ½ tsp or other dried herbs Italian seasoning
• ½ tbsp for garnish Fresh basil
• 2 tbsp Olive oil cooking

How to Make Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe

Cauliflower has a number of characteristics that may aid with weight reduction as a great help for weight watchers. To begin, it is low in calories, containing just 25 calories per cup, allowing you to consume a large amount without gaining weight. Additionally, it may be used as a low-calorie replacement for high-calorie meals such as rice and wheat.

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and spraying it with cooking spray.

Step 2

Process cauliflower florets until they reach the consistency of rice in a food processor and transfer to a large bowl. Stir together 1/2 cup cheese, flour, eggs, oregano, salt, garlic, and pepper. Spoon crust mixture onto one 10-inch circle and smooth with a spoon to create an equal layer (mold into a shape as desired). Bake until the bottom is a light brown color; gently turn over. Bake for a further 10 minutes or until uniformly browned.

Step 3

Distribute 1/2 cup sauce evenly over each crust and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; make top each with half of the pepperoni. Season with salt and bake until cooked through and cheese is melted (broil for an additional 5 minutes to brown the cheese, if preferred); sprinkle with fresh basil. Each pizza should be sliced into four pieces.

Serve the best and most delicious cauliflower pizza crust keto recipe to your family.

Live Life on the Veg Cauliflower Pizza Crust Nutrition Facts:

 1 slice | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g

Is Cauliflower Pizza Crust a Healthier Alternative?

Cauliflower pizza has exploded in popularity in recent years as a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to conventional wheat flour pizza crust. In keeping with the chia pudding and almond flour banana bread trends. The public wants to eat healthily!

Nowadays, you can eat “pizza,” America’s favorite comfort meal, without feeling stuffed or bloated.

Quick facts about cauliflower:

Vitamins: High in vitamin K and C, which help maintain the health of your bones.

Detox: Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower aid in liver detoxification. It reduces excessive blood pressure and improves the immune system.

Additionally, it is rich in fiber and antioxidants: Never a terrible thing, just as the homemade veggie soup is never a bad thing. Such wonderfulness!

Calories: 56 calories, 4 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein in a healthy pizza crust.

However, there is an egg and cheese included. A pleasing balance.

Squeeze harder than you believe possible! The greatest piece of advice that can be offered for a flawless cauliflower pizza crust is to press cooked cauliflower very thoroughly once it has cooled. It does not need to squeeze out more water than you believe you can. Squeeze and then, if required, give it to a spouse. Cauliflower should be somewhat dry prior to cooking. I squeezed, then repositioned the cauliflower and squeezed again. If your arm feels painful for a few minutes afterward, you did a good job.

Increase the quantity of the recipe: Prepare two pizza crusts at a time if you’re feeding more than two people. This equates to two big cauliflower heads.

The oven will be used several times: to bake the crust, and finally to bake the pizza with toppings. It’s more convenient to keep the oven running.

Cauliflower’s health benefits: Enhances Vision

A serving of cooked cauliflower (75g) provides about 41mg of vitamin C – almost 100% of the daily required amount.

Cauliflower with rich antioxidants and high Vitamin C can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Its sulforaphane also protects the retina of the eyes from oxidative stress and may also prevent cataracts.

FAQ

Is it possible to use store-bought cauliflower rice?

Yes, you may substitute store-bought fresh or previously frozen cauliflower rice for homemade. Approximately two 12-16 oz packets

How can I make the crust crispier?

Bake for 20 minutes, then gently turn and bake for a few more minutes.

Can I omit the eggs and cheese to make this a vegan dish?

Regrettably not. Eggs and cheese serve as a “glue” that holds the cauliflower pieces together.

How can I get a cheesecloth?

Cheesecloth is inexpensive and readily available in most well-stocked supermarkets, dollar stores, and on Amazon. Additionally, a linen towel works well. After that, you may toss them in the laundry.

Which baking sheet should I use?

Rather than that, your crust will most likely not cover as much of the pan as indicated in the image above. It varies according to the diameter of your circular pizza pan. Additionally, if you use a rectangular baking sheet, the size may vary. Any baking sheet lined with parchment paper is suitable. You may also use a parchment-lined pizza stone.