Cauliflower Pizza Crust

8 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds cauliflower florets (washed and dried)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup pizza sauce
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C for a fan oven. And line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add cauliflower florets to the jug of a food processor and pulse 15-20 times until it resembles cauliflower rice.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the cauliflower rice, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted and the moisture has evaporated. Avoid browning the cauliflower. If any moisture remains, squeeze it out using cheesecloth.
4. Transfer the cauliflower rice to a mixing bowl. Add eggs, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until fully combined.
5. Dump the mixture on the baking pan and shape it into a circle around 10 inches in diameter.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is firm, cooked through, and the top looks dry.
7. Remove the crust from the oven, spread pizza sauce on top, sprinkle with cheese, and return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
8. Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.