Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, riced
- 1 egg
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Pizza toppings of choice
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Steam riced cauliflower for 5-7 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix cauliflower, egg, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Add toppings and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
As you can see, the cauliflower crust and whole wheat dough have fewer calories and carbs, as well as more fiber and protein, than traditional crusts. They also offer fewer net carbs — or total carbs minus fiber — which may be important if you follow the keto diet ( 10 , 11 , 12 ).
Some of the health benefits of cauliflower crust include:
- High in vitamins K and C.
- Help reduce high blood pressure.
- Strengthens immunity.
- Low in calories.
- Low in carbohydrates.
- Gluten-free.
