A Lighter Take on Pizza Night
Pizza is a favourite for many, and this cauliflower version is a lighter, nourishing twist on the classic. With a golden, cheesy base made from cauliflower, it’s a creative way to enjoy a family favourite while adding more vegetables to your plate. You’re going to love how versatile this recipe is, as you can top it with whatever flavours you enjoy most.
Simple Steps to Create
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Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with paper.
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Blitz the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice.
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Microwave for 4 minutes, then spread on paper towel to remove excess moisture.
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Mix the cauliflower with whisked egg, cheeses, herbs, salt, and pepper.
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Shape into two pizza bases on the tray and press firmly to form crusts.
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Bake for about 15 minutes until golden and set.
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Add mozzarella and your chosen toppings.
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Return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and toppings are cooked.
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Serve hot and enjoy.
Why This Pizza Works for You
Cauliflower makes a clever base, bringing extra fibre and nutrients while keeping the crust lighter than traditional pizza dough. The combination of mozzarella and parmesan helps the base hold together and adds that familiar cheesy flavour. By topping it with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, olives, or capsicum, you create a meal that is both colourful and satisfying.
Enjoy, Share and Get Creative
This recipe is perfect for pizza night with the family or a fun meal to share with friends. Play around with different toppings, or keep it simple with a mix of your favourites. Pair your pizza with a scoop of Happy Greens for an extra boost of plant-based nourishment. For more wholesome recipes and inspiration, visit our Health Hub and share your creations in the Happy Healthy You community.
A Lighter Take on Pizza Night
Pizza is a favourite for many, and this cauliflower version is a lighter, nourishing twist on the classic. With a golden, cheesy base made from cauliflower, it’s a creative way to enjoy a family favourite while adding more vegetables to your plate. You’re going to love how versatile this recipe is, as you can top it with whatever flavours you enjoy most.
Simple Steps to Create
-
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with paper.
-
Blitz the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice.
-
Microwave for 4 minutes, then spread on paper towel to remove excess moisture.
-
Mix the cauliflower with whisked egg, cheeses, herbs, salt, and pepper.
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Shape into two pizza bases on the tray and press firmly to form crusts.
-
Bake for about 15 minutes until golden and set.
-
Add mozzarella and your chosen toppings.
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Return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and toppings are cooked.
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Serve hot and enjoy.
Why This Pizza Works for You
Cauliflower makes a clever base, bringing extra fibre and nutrients while keeping the crust lighter than traditional pizza dough. The combination of mozzarella and parmesan helps the base hold together and adds that familiar cheesy flavour. By topping it with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, olives, or capsicum, you create a meal that is both colourful and satisfying.
Enjoy, Share and Get Creative
This recipe is perfect for pizza night with the family or a fun meal to share with friends. Play around with different toppings, or keep it simple with a mix of your favourites. Pair your pizza with a scoop of Happy Greens for an extra boost of plant-based nourishment. For more wholesome recipes and inspiration, visit our Health Hub and share your creations in the Happy Healthy You community.
Method
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and preheat oven to 200℃.
- Using a food processor or high-speed blender, blitz the cauliflower into ricelike consistency. Do not over-blitz as it can get too mushy.
- Microwave the cauliflower in a heatproof bowl for 4 minutes then spread on a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
- In a separate bowl combine the cooked cauliflower, ½ cup of the mozzarella, all of the parmesan cheese, dried herbs, salt, pepper, and whisked egg. Mix thoroughly – it should stick well if the cauliflower is still a little warm.
- Take ½ of the mixture – about the size of a good ball in your hand – enough to form one pizza base. Squish together. Spread mixture evenly on the lined baking tray to form one pizza crust. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until it looks golden and sets in the middle. (Depending on your oven, you can turn the crust carefully and cook for another 5 minutes.)
- Add the remaining mozzarella and your toppings. Bake for another 10 minutes until the toppings are cooked. Remove from the oven and serve hot!
