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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!
