Cauliflower Crust Pizza

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Cauliflower Crust Pizza

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Tray of cauliflower crust pizza topped with cheese and vegetables

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
10min
Prep
32min
Total

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Description

Whether you're looking for a lower carb or higher fiber option, this pizza crust has got it going on. You can even make it gluten-free by using gluten-free bread crumbs. 

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Ingredients
Serves 4
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1 medium head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets, about 6 cups
2 Hy-Vee large eggs, lightly beaten
¾ c. Hy-Vee shredded pizza cheese blend, divided
¼ c. Hy-Vee shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ c. Hy-Vee Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
¾ c. organic pizza sauce
⅓ c. chopped or sliced fresh vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes,red onions, sweet peppers and/or zucchini
Fresh basil, snipped

Things To Grab

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Food processor
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Clean dish towel or paper towels
  • Medium bowl

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. Place cauliflower in a food processor. Cover and pulse four to six times or until finely ground. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl; cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until cauliflower is softened, stirring once; cool. Transfer cauliflower to a clean dish towel and squeeze, removing as much water as possible.
  3. Stir together cooked and drained cauliflower, eggs, 1/4 cup pizza cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and salt in a medium bowl. Pat cauliflower mixture into a 9×13-inch rectangle on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp and starting to brown.
  4. Spoon pizza sauce over baked crust, spreading evenly. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and vegetables. Bake about 5 minutes more or until cheese melts. Sprinkle pizza with snipped fresh basil and cut into squares. Serve immediately.

Nutrition facts

Servings

230 Calories per serving

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
  • Sodium: 730mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Protein: 15g

Daily Values

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Vitamin A 15%
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Vitamin C 130%
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Iron 8%
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Calcium 30%

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Balance January 2017