Veggie Pizza With Cauliflower Crust Recipe

Name: Veggie Pizza With Cauliflower Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower head, roughly chopped (about 3 pounds); Cooking spray; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup presliced cremini mushrooms; 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2.5 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 2/3 cup), divided; 2 large egg whites; 0.5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup thinly sliced seeded tomatoes; 2/3 cup fresh baby spinach

Servings: persons

1 cauliflower head, roughly chopped (about 3 pounds)
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup presliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
2.5 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 2/3 cup), divided
2 large egg whites
0.5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced seeded tomatoes
2/3 cup fresh baby spinach

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Place half of cauliflower in a food processor; pulse 10 to 15 times or until finely chopped (like rice). Transfer cauliflower to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat procedure with remaining cauliflower. Coat cauliflower with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25 minutes, stirring once. Cool.
3
Increase oven temp to 450u00b0.
4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
5
Place cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze until very dry. Combine cauliflower, remaining 1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 cup basil, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, salt, garlic, 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, egg whites, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Press cauliflower mixture into 2 (8-inch) circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Coat crusts with cooking spray.
6
Bake crusts at 450u00b0 for 22 minutes or until browned. Remove pan from oven; top crusts evenly with mushroom mixture, tomatoes, spinach, remaining 1/4 cup basil, remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 7 minutes or until cheese melts.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cauliflower head, roughly chopped (about 3 pounds), Cooking spray, 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup presliced cremini mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Veggie 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.

Veggie Pizza With Cauliflower Crust

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