Delicious Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

I am joining Deborah at Confessions of a Mother Runner and Sarah this week in their "Meatless Monday" link-up to share this delicious vegetarian, gluten-free pizza recipe.



On Friday nights we have a family pizza night where the kids make their own pizza, toppings and all. It is something we all look forward to after a busy week. Last Friday, in an effort to make a more healthy pizza, one of the pizzas we whipped up was this veggie version with a cauliflower crust and it was fabulous!

Here is what you will need:
-1 Head of Cauliflower or a16 oz bag of Cauliflower Crumbles
-1/2 Cup of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
-1/4 Cup of Shredded Parmesan Cheese
-1/4 tsp of Basil
-1/4 tsp of Oregano
-1 tsp of Minced Garlic
-2 Eggs
-3 Tbsp of Brown Rice Flour
-Your Choice of toppings: We added Pizza Sauce, Pizza Blend Cheese, Shallots, Garlic, & Bell Peppers

1. Preheat Oven to 450 degrees

2. Chop Cauliflower and add to food processor, pulse it until it has a rice like consistency. OR, use Cauliflower Crumbles. I was so excited when I saw this in the produce section of the grocery store, as it will be a real time saver in the kitchen for me.

3. Place "riced"cauliflower in bowl and add 2 Tbsp of water. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for about 8 minutes.

4. Let the cauliflower cool & be careful when removing plastic wrap as the steam will seep out.

5. Drain cauliflower after it has cooled and place on double layer of paper towels. Then take an additional double layer of paper towels and place on top. Press the moisture out of the cauliflower.

6. Place back in bowl and mix in cheese, basil, oregano, & garlic.

7. Whisk 2 eggs in bowl, then mix eggs into cauliflower concoction.

8. Next, add 3 Tbsp of Brown Rice Flour (you can use regular flour if you are not making gluten
free), and blend until well mixed and "dough" is sticky.

9. Spread mixture onto pan coated with olive oil and shape into circle.

10. Add your toppings! I made a veggie pizza, but you can add whatever you like. This pizza has 3/4 Cup of Pizza Sauce, 3/4 cup of Pizza Blend Cheese, 1 sliced shallot, 2 garlic cloves sliced, and chopped bell peppers.

11. Bake at 450 degrees on center rack of oven for 9 minutes or until edges brown slightly and cheese has melted.

12. Let cool and slice! You will need to eat the pizza with a fork when it is hot, but it does have all the wonderful flavors of a standard pizza.

This week I am also linking up with: Running on Happy, The Fit Foodie Mama, Tasty Tuesdays, #Recipe of the week,  Real Food Fridays, Allergy Free Wednesday, Waste Not Want, Gluten Free Friday, Healthy Vegan Fridays




Have you ever used Cauliflower as an alternative to other grains? Please let me know if you try the recipe and what you think. Have a Great Week!!