Cauliflower Pizza

Here’s a gluten free pizza that substitutes the bread crust with healthy cauliflower. Topped with vegetables and cheese, this nutrient-packed pizza is high fiber, too.

Ingredients

• 1 lb cauliflower florets
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup sliced mushroom
• 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
• 1/2 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 sliced tomato
• 1/3 cup fresh baby spinach

Preparation

• In a food processor, process cauliflower until finely chopped.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, cook cauliflower for 5 minutes, or until tender. Place cauliflower in a towel and squeeze out excess water so it is completely dry.
• In a bowl, mix egg, cauliflower, 2 tablespoons of the basil, black pepper, garlic and Parmesan cheese until combined.
• On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread cauliflower dough out into a pizza round. Lightly coat cauliflower crust with cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.
• Remove crust from oven. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
• Top cauliflower crust with mozzarella cheese, sautéed mushrooms and bell pepper, tomato, spinach, remaining 2 tablespoons basil and black pepper to taste. Bake for 7 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

• Serving size is 1 pizza
• Calories: 420
• Fat: 17g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 206mg
• Sodium: 516mg
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Fiber: 14g
• Protein: 31g