Heart Healthy Cauliflower Pizza Recipe
This gluten-free pizza substitutes the bread crust with healthy cauliflower for a pleasant crunch. Nutrient-rich veggies like mushrooms and bell peppers bring bold flavor to this vegetarian pie.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 1 servings
1 lb cauliflower florets
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tomato, sliced
1/3 cup fresh baby spinach
Helpful how to videos
Directions
Step 1
In a food processor, process cauliflower until finely chopped.
Step 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, cook cauliflower for 5 minutes, or until tender. Place cauliflower in a towel and squeeze out excess water so it is completely dry.
Step 3
In a bowl, mix egg, cauliflower, 2 tablespoons of the basil, black pepper, garlic and Parmesan cheese until combined.
Step 4
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread cauliflower dough out into a pizza round. Lightly coat cauliflower crust with cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Step 5
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.
Step 6
Remove crust from oven. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
Step 7
Top cauliflower crust with mozzarella cheese, sautéed mushrooms and bell pepper, tomato, spinach, remaining 2 tablespoons basil and black pepper to taste. Bake for 7 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
Time:
60 minutes
Servings:
1
Calories:
420
Make this for:
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed
by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size:
1 pizza
Per serving:
calories:420
total fat:17g
sat fat:6g
cholesterol:206mg
sodium:516mg
total carb:36g
fibers:14g
proteins:31g
You might also like
About This Healthy Recipe
While pizza crust tends to be everyone's favorite part, it’s usually not the healthiest. Let’s ditch the bread crust and try cauliflower instead! This gluten-free cauliflower pizza recipe is so crispy, tasty, and healthy, everyone will be coming back for more! Made from 1 pound of cauliflower florets, this crust is both healthy and easy to make. While the cauliflower crust adds nutritional value, it is also topped with a variety of fresh vegetables including peppers, mushrooms and spinach, packing fiber into every bite. In addition to being super delicious, and vegetarian, this pizza is also a great option for those currently facing dietary restrictions. It may even be safe for those who have undergone weight loss surgery. Since each serving is relatively low in both saturated fat (6g) and carbohydrates (36g) this recipe may be the perfect for those who are diabetic or following a heart healthy diet. This is a pizza recipe the whole family will love, and it is an easy way to get the kids eating some veggies!
Thank you!