Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe Using Frozen Cauliflower Rice
For those who are health conscious or simply want to try something new, cauliflower pizza crust is a great alternative to traditional pizza crust. It is gluten-free, low-carb, and a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet. In this recipe, we will be using frozen cauliflower rice to make the crust.
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. Microwave the frozen cauliflower rice for 5-6 minutes or until it is fully cooked. Let it cool for a few minutes.
3. Place the cooked cauliflower rice in a clean towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower rice, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Mix everything together until it forms a dough-like consistency.
6. Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper and shape it into a circle or rectangle, depending on your pizza pan.
7. Bake the crust in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until it is golden brown.
8. Remove the crust from the oven and add your desired toppings.
9. Bake the pizza for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Tips:
- If you don't have a microwave, you can also cook the cauliflower rice on the stovetop.
- Squeezing out as much water as possible is important to prevent the crust from being too soggy.
- Feel free to customize your toppings to your liking!
Conclusion
Cauliflower pizza crust is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pizza crust. Using frozen cauliflower rice makes the process even easier and faster. Give this recipe a try and you might just become a cauliflower pizza crust convert!
