Cauliflower Pizza Crust
A healthy alternative to regular dough, especially for those with a gluten intolerance.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped, roasted
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons Italian spice
- 1 cup (120 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons (15 g) chia seeds
- 4 large pasteurized eggs
- nonstick cooking spray, as needed
Directions
- Place cauliflower florets into the Vitamix container and fill with water until the florets float above the blades. Secure lid.
- Select Variable 7.
- Turn machine on and off to Pulse 8 to 10 times, until cauliflower has the texture of sand.
- Drain cauliflower and wring out extra moisture with a towel, as much as humanly possible.
- Place in a bowl and add the red pepper flakes, Italian spice, cheese, chia seed, and eggs. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Spray perforated pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread cauliflower mixture out the pan. Place in oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Add desired toppings to pizza crust and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | 1 slice |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 60 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg |
| Sodium | 110 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
