Monday, August 18, 2014

MAIN DISH: CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST(click here to print)

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST




Non-stick spray
2 ½ cups grated cauliflower (about ½ a large head)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten 
1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup homemade or store bought tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 cloves garlic, sliced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup basil leaves, for garnish


Directions
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.Spray parchment paper with Pam or other oil spray
Grate the cauliflower using a box grater until you have 2 cups of cauliflower crumbles. Place in a large bowl and microwave for 7-8 minutes, or until soften. Remove and let cool. Mix in the egg, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Once combined, pat into a 10-inch round on the prepared pizza pan. Spray lightly with non-stick spray and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.
Top the pizza with the sauce, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes. Top with basil before serving. serves 4; less than 10 carbs  Nutritional Values for this Recipe: http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php
Note:  use a variety of toppings.......  I made mine with pizza sauce, green peppers, pepperoni, baby kale, and shredded mozzarella. It was delicious
Recipe is from Paula Deen

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