Tomato and Basil Cauliflower Pizza Recipe

Name: Tomato and Basil Cauliflower Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head Medium Size Head, Cauliflower, Roughly Chopped; 1 whole Cheesecloth; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Eggs; 1/2 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese; ⅛ teaspoons Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Oregano; 1 pinch Onion Powder; 3/4 cups Pizza Sauce; 12 slices Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (or Substitute About 3/4 Cup Shredded For The 12 Slices); 1/4 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 1/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves Or To Taste

Servings: persons

1 head Medium Size Head, Cauliflower, Roughly Chopped
1 whole Cheesecloth
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Eggs
1/2 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
⅛ teaspoons Pepper
⅛ teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Oregano
1 pinch Onion Powder
3/4 cups Pizza Sauce
12 slices Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (or Substitute About 3/4 Cup Shredded For The 12 Slices)
1/4 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
1/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves Or To Taste

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Put chopped cauliflower in the food processor and pulse well until it turns into a paste.
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This will take about 2 minutes.
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Put cauliflower paste into a sheet of cheesecloth and squeeze it over the sink until all of the liquid is out.
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Let it sit a few minutes inside the cheesecloth.
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You will squeeze again in a couple minutes.
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In a small skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat.
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Add your minced garlic and saute about 2 minutes over medium heat.
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Set aside.
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Squeeze your cauliflower again in the cheesecloth to remove any remaining liquid.
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In a large bowl mix cauliflower paste with sauteed garlic, and all remaining crust ingredients.
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Make sure you mix well.
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray non-stick spray on a 12 spring form pan (cheesecake pan).
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I also place parchment paper on the bottom and spray the paper with olive oil non-stick spray again just in case it sticks.
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Pour the crust mixture into the pan.
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Form an even layer on the bottom of the pan with cauliflower mixture.
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Pat down along all of the edges until it looks like a crust.
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Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until golden brown and slightly firm to touch.
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Sides will be a darker shade of brown and thats OK.
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Remove from oven and take crust out of the spring form pan.
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Place your crust on a baking sheet and add pizza sauce and mozzarella.
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Bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Top with fresh tomatoes and basil.
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This is best served immediately!

566

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head Medium Size Head, Cauliflower, Roughly Chopped, 1 whole Cheesecloth, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Tomato and Basil Cauliflower Pizza 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato and Basil Cauliflower Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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