Cauliflower Pizza

Medium

50m

Cauliflower Pizza

This quick and simple gluten-free, low-carb and vegetarian version of pizza represents a tasty and versatile alternative to traditional ones. Make it even more special with the best toppings including Mutti Finely Chopped Tomatoes.

Ingredients

2 people

  • 1 kg Cauliflower
  • 1 Egg
  • 20 g Peanut oil
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Grated cheese
  • 50 g Finely chopped mozzarella
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • For the topping
  • 200 g Mutti Finely Chopped Tomatoes
  • 150 g Finely chopped mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Basil

Made with

Method

  • 1

    Wash the cauliflower and remove the stem, then separate the florets. Put the cauliflower florets into a food processor and blend them until they're rice-like in texture.

  • 2

    Drizzle some oil into a non-stick pan and add the cauliflower granules, sprinkle with salt and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes.

  • 3

    Prapare the cauliflower dough: transfer the cauliflower into a bowl, add the egg, the grated cheese, crushed garlic, oregano and pepper.

  • 4

    Sprinkle a few droplets of water onto a 28cm tray and cover it with baking paper. Pour the cauliflower mixture onto the tray and press it down with a spoon. Cook in the oven on a fan setting at 180° for 30 minutes, until it is dry and golden. Flip it and bake on the other side if necessary.

  • 5

    Mix the Mutti Finely Chopped Tomatoes with the oregano, salt and oil. Take the cauliflower out of the oven and cover it with the tomato sauce and mozzarella and bake in the oven for another 8/10 minutes

  • 6

    Serve with a sprinking of oregano, and a few basil leaves

Plant-based crust

Born in Italy beloved worldwide, Pizza has always been one of the most versatile dishes.

This quick and simple gluten-free, low-carb and vegetarian version of pizza represents a tasty and inclusive alternative to traditional ones, able to accommodate more dietary needs. Moreover, this pizza is an excellent source of fiber and protein.

All you need for this plant-based crust is fresh cauliflower, a few other ingredients, and your creativity to mix the best toppings including Mutti Finely Chopped Tomatoes.

Tips and tricks for the best cauliflower pizza crust

Here are some secrets to getting the most out of this dish:

  1. After blanding the cauliflower, squeeze out the moisture that it naturally contains. Make sure the cauliflower is dry
  2. Pre-cook the cauliflower “rice”: many people use it raw, but cooking it in the oven will release the liquid
  3. After 30 minutes baking, flip the crust and bake it on the other side if necessary, until it is dry and golden

All this tips will help you to obtain a cauliflower pizza crust with the perfect texture!

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