Cauliflower Crust Pizza
- 1 small head cauliflower, chopped (5 to 6 cups)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Special equipment: a pizza stone and peel or two rimless baking sheets
- Place a pizza stone or rimless baking sheet in the oven; preheat to 475 degrees F.
- Add the cauliflower to a food processor; pulse until finely ground, about the consistency of couscous.
- Pour the cauliflower onto a clean kitchen towel (I like flour sack towels for this) and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- To a large bowl, add the cauliflower, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, some black pepper and the egg.
- Mix until the mixture holds together when pinched.
- Line a pizza peel or a second rimless baking sheet with parchment paper; liberally brush with olive oil.
- Spread the cauliflower mixture into a 12-inch-wide circle on the parchment.
- Slide the parchment onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake until the cauliflower crust is barely golden and darker at the edges, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the oven, sprinkle with the mozzarella and spread the marinara sauce over the top (this keeps the crust dry).
- Slide the pizza back onto the pizza stone or baking sheet and bake until bubbly and browned in spots, about 4 minutes.
- Scatter the basil over the top.
- Slice and serve.
cauliflower, parmesan, italian seasoning, clove garlic, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, egg, mozzarella, marinara sauce, fresh basil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/valerie-bertinelli/cauliflower-crust-pizza.html (may not work)