Caprese Pizza with Cauliflower Crust Recipe

Name: Caprese Pizza with Cauliflower Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 heads Cauliflower; 1 clove Garlic, Grated; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper; 1 cup Part Skim Mozzarella, Shredded; 1 Large Egg, Lightly Beaten; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil Leaves; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 2 Tablespoons Basil Pesto, Homemade Or Store Bought; 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella Cut Into 1/2 Inch Pieces; 2 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 heads Cauliflower
1 clove Garlic, Grated
1 pinch Salt And Pepper
1 cup Part Skim Mozzarella, Shredded
1 Large Egg, Lightly Beaten
1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil Leaves
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
2 Tablespoons Basil Pesto, Homemade Or Store Bought
1 cup Fresh Mozzarella Cut Into 1/2 Inch Pieces
2 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped

1
For the cauliflower crust: Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray cooking spray on a large baking sheet or pizza pan and set aside.
2
Remove stems and leaves from cauliflower and coarsely grate cauliflower florets to resemble rice.
3
Use enough to make 2 1/2 cups of grated cauliflower.
4
Place grated cauliflower, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally until heated through and just tender, about 7-8 minutes.
5
Place cauliflower in a medium bowl and cool slightly.
6
Add in mozzarella, egg, basil and oregano and stir until combined.
7
Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and press down forming a crust thats about 8-9 inches in diameter.
8
Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until brown.
9
Then remove it from the oven onto your work surface.
10
Keep the oven on.
11
For the caprese topping: Spread pesto on top of cooked crust.
12
Top with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.
13
Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
14
Cool slightly, cut and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 heads Cauliflower, 1 clove Garlic, Grated, 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, 1 cup Part Skim Mozzarella, Shredded, and more.

Yes, Caprese Pizza with Cauliflower Crust falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caprese Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

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