Cauliflower Crust Pizza

I love pizza to death. I just love all Italian food basically, so as you can probably guess, the American style pizza is not my favorite... I actually quite miss a really good thin crusted pizza. Haven't had that for almost a year!!! 

Back to the cauliflower crust; if you're not a big fan of too many carbs or if you are gluten feee then this is an amazing way of still enjoying a pizza. Honestly I think this is one of the best things I've ever tried. I am a big fan of cauliflower, and this crust had so much flavor from the parmesan and herbs. I choose some pretty simple toppings, just tomato sauce, spinach, and mushrooms, but you could also do any kind of meat that you like or just cheese. That's the good thing about pizza, you can personalize it to your own personal taste!

Ingredients:

• 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower – should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon basil or rosemary, minced (or dry)
• ½ teaspoon oregano, minced (or dry)
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• Additional toppings

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2. Remove the stems from the cauliflower and cut into chunks, Place the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse it until it resembles the texture of rice. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a cheese grater or chop it very finely.
3. Microwave the processed cauliflower uncovered in a microwave safe bowl for approximately 4-5 minutes on high. Remove it from the microwave and allow it to cool for at least 4-5 minutes (trust me don’t rush this step!). After the cauliflower is slightly cooled, place it in a kitchen towel and squeeze all the liquid out of it! You don't want any liquid at all left!
4. Combine the cooked cauliflower, egg, garlic, cheese, and seasonings. Stir until a dough texture forms. Spread the cauliflower mixture out onto lightly greased parchment paper or a pizza pan in the shape of a pizza crust. 
5. Bake the crust for approximately 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the crust is golden and crispy. I cooked mine for approximately 10 minutes. After the crust is golden remove it from the oven and add your toppings. Bake for additional 5-10 minutes until your toppings have been slightly baked. 
6. Sclice and dip in basil pesto for an extra yummy experience, enjoy!

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