📂 Light Dinners
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#Low Carb
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Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Tomato and Light Mozzarella
🍕 Enjoy pizza without regrets. Crispy crust made with cauliflower, low in carbohydrates, topped with tomato and light mozzarella.
🛒 Ingredients
- 14 oz Cauliflower
- 1 Egg
- 1 oz Parmesan
- 3.5 oz Light mozzarella
- 1.7 fl oz Sieved tomato
- Oregano and Basil
🍕 The Flourless Pizza Revolution
Giving up pizza is difficult, but with this cauliflower base, you won't have to. This recipe is the holy grail of low-carbohydrate (Low Carb / Keto) diets. By substituting wheat flour with crushed cauliflower, we drastically reduce the glycemic load and calories, turning a "cheat meal" into a nutritious everyday dinner.
🥦 Why it is exceptionally healthy
- Low Carbohydrate: Ideal for keeping insulin levels stable and promoting overnight fat loss.
- Nutrient Density: Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous family, known for its potent antioxidant properties and high content of vitamin C and K.
- Protein and Calcium: The egg in the crust and the light mozzarella provide high-quality proteins that will keep you satiated.
📝 Step-by-Step Preparation
- The Fake Flour: Wash and grate 14 oz (400g) of raw cauliflower florets (you can use a food processor) until you get a texture similar to couscous or fine rice.
- Pre-cooking and Drying (Critical Step): Microwave the grated cauliflower on high power for 8 minutes without adding water. Let it cool slightly. Place it in a clean cotton cloth and wring it out, squeezing very hard to extract as much water as possible. The drier it is, the crispier the pizza will be.
- The Dough: In a bowl, mix the extra dry cauliflower with 1 beaten egg, 1 oz (30g) of grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and a pinch of salt. Knead until integrated.
- Baking the Crust: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the dough on parchment paper on a baking sheet, shaping it circularly about 1/4 inch thick. Bake the crust alone for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden and firm.
- The Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven. Spread 1.7 fl oz (50ml) of sieved natural tomato sauce. Distribute 3.5 oz (100g) of sliced or grated light mozzarella and some halved cherry tomatoes.
- Final Broil: Bake again for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
