This delicious recipe is easy to make and takes about 90 minutes to prepare. Cauliflower is a great substitute for flour. Perfect for all the Gluten-Free lovers out there.
Ingredients:
Cauliflower crusts:
- 1 medium Head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 large Egg
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Dried Oregano
- ¼ tsp Salt
For the pizza topping:
- 250g Ground beef
- ¼ cup Yellow squash, shredded
- ¼ cup Zucchini, shredded
- 1 Clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp Dried Oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Equipment and supplies:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food processor
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Knife for chopping
- Kitchen towel
- Medium bowl
- Spoon for stirring
- Microwave
- Sauté pan
Method:
Make the cauliflower crusts:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare your baking pan with parchment paper.
- Then, place the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until fine.
- Place the cauliflower into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 4 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
- When the cauliflower is nice and cooled, place your cauliflower into a kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess liquids.
- Place the cauliflower into a medium mixing bowl and add the mozzarella, egg, garlic powder, oregano and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal amounts and form into balls.
- Flatten the balls with your hands, until its about 5mm thick. You can make any shape.
- Place your cauliflower shapes onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes.
- Flip crust over and bake for a further 15 minutes on the other side.
- Remove from oven and start adding your toppings.
While waiting for your crust, prepare the toppings:
- Place the beef, yellow squash, zucchini, garlic, oregano and pepper into a pan.
- Sauté until beef is cooked through.
- Drain any excess liquids.
Assembling and baking your pizza:
- Spread the tomato sauce onto the cauliflower base.
- Then top with the beef mixture.
- Finish off by topping with cheese.
- Place pizza in oven for about 6 minutes until the cheese starts to bubble.
NOTE: You are welcome to use any toppings and base sauces. Just remember to add a base sauce or your pizza will be dry.
Source: Kids Health .org
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