Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe - Sum of Yum (2024)

Cauliflower makes the perfect healthy pizza crust! Yes, Cauliflower Pizza Crust, it can be done! This crust has a great texture and does not fall apart. Now “pizza night” can also be “cruciferous vegetable night”!

I don’t think most people will even be able to tell that the crust is made of cauliflower. This is so much healthier than regular pizza crust. It is low-carb and gluten-free. Plus, making this crust is pretty quick and easy. My daughter loved this pizza so much that she actually ate more than me! That is very, very rare! This is a great way to get kids, and adults, to eat their veggies!

If you need a tasty low-carb sauce for your pizza, try my Easy Low Carb Marinara Sauce. It is so easy to make and tastes awesome!

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Cauliflower Pizza Crust Ingredients

  • cauliflower grated into a “rice” texture
  • egg – beaten
  • finely grated parmesan cheese
  • optional: garlic powder

Pizza Toppings

You can use whatever toppings you like. I used a 1/2 cup of organic pizza sauce. I like a saucy pizza, you may want to use less. For the cheese, I topped this pizza with a 1/2 cup of 6 cheese Italian blend. Personally, I would have loved to top it with some fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. Unfortunately, I did not have any on hand… next time! This is your opportunity to get creative! Why not make two pizzas and put different toppings on each pizza. If you have kids, let them top their own pizza. So much fun!Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe - Sum of Yum (3)

How to Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust

First, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, you need to make 2 cups of cauliflower “rice”. I used a 10 oz. bag of cauliflower florets, and once grated, it was exactly 2 cups. To create the “rice” texture, you can either use a hand cheese grater or a food processor. I choose to use the food processor because it is so quick and easy.Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe - Sum of Yum (4)

Once you have grated the cauliflower, put it in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for about 7 minutes. Allow the cauliflower to cool in the microwave for about 10 minutes.

Now it is time to make the pizza “dough”. In a large bowl, mix the cooked cauliflower, beaten egg, parmesan cheese and salt. Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe - Sum of Yum (5)

Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray. Scoop the pizza “dough” onto the lined pizza pan. Form your crust by hand. Press it with your fingers or spoon so that it is compact, not loose or crumbly. Make it thin on the inside but form a “lip” on the edges, using the edge of your hand, so that you have a nice pan like crust that will hold up. See my examples below.Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe - Sum of Yum (6)Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe - Sum of Yum (7)

Now it is time to bake the crust. Only the crust, do not add your toppings yet. Place the plain crust into the preheated oven and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes. Once finished, carefully remove from oven. See that beautiful pizza crust? It is just starting to become golden and has held together so nicely! What a perfect platform for our toppings!Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe - Sum of Yum (8)Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe - Sum of Yum (9)

So, now it is time to add the toppings! Remember, you can add whatever you want to your pizza so get creative and have fun! I like my pizza extra saucy and I added just a few pepperoni to mine because pepperoni makes me smile. Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe - Sum of Yum (10)

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Once you have added all your toppings, place the pizza back into the oven and bake at 425 for 10 – 15 minutes. When the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown it is finished. Carefully remove pizza from the oven and allow pizza to cool on rack for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.

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Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Pizza Crust that tastes delicious and is healthy, low carb, keto and gluten-free.

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Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Healthy, Italian
Keyword Cauliflower, Low Carb
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cauliflower grated into a "rice" texture
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1/8 tsp garlic salt or garlic powder optional
  • Pizza Toppings Add whatever pizza toppings you like.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Healthy, Italian
Keyword Cauliflower, Low Carb
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings

Pizza

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cauliflower grated into a "rice" texture
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1/8 tsp garlic salt or garlic powder optional
  • Pizza Toppings Add whatever pizza toppings you like.

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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. Make 2 cups of cauliflower "rice". To create the "rice" texture, you can either use a hand cheese grater or a food processor.

  3. Once you have grated the cauliflower, put it in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for about 7 minutes. Allow the cauliflower to cool in the microwave for about 10 minutes.

  4. In a large bowl, mix the cooked cauliflower, beaten egg, parmesan cheese and salt.

  5. Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray.

  6. Scoop the pizza "dough" onto the lined pizza pan. Form your crust by hand. Press it with your fingers or spoon so that it is compact, not loose or crumbly. Make it thin on the inside but form a "lip" on the edges, using the edge of your hand, so that you have a nice pan like crust that will hold up. See my examples in post.

  7. Place the plain crust into the preheated oven and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes. Once finished, carefully remove from oven.

  8. Add pizza toppings.

  9. Put pizza back into the oven and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 - 15 minutes. When the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown it is finished.

Recipe Notes

If you need a tasty low-carb pizza sauce, try my Easy Low Carb Marinara Sauce.

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FAQs

How do you make Caulipower crust crispy? ›

Cooking Instructions

Remove crust from box & overwrap. Layer crust with your favorite toppings. Cook topped crust directly on the middle rack (no pan needed!) until cheese is golden brown and crust is crispy, typically 12-15 minutes.

Is cauliflower crust pizza really healthier? ›

Though cauliflower crust isn't inherently healthier than traditional crust, it tends to be higher in protein and fiber. It's also higher in fat and cholesterol. Cauliflower pizza crust can fit gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, low carb, or weight loss diets.

Can you taste the cauliflower in cauliflower pizza crust? ›

Cauliflower doesn't have a very strong flavor so it won't necessarily overpower and completely change the taste of the pizza.

Why is my cauliflower pizza crust soggy? ›

I originally posted this recipe back in 2011, when I learned the secret to making a cauliflower pizza crust that isn't soggy. (You need to squeeze out the moisture from the cooked cauliflower before making your crust mixture!)

How do I make my crust more crispy? ›

A baking stone, or pizza stone, is a large piece of thick, ceramic tile that sits on the rack of your oven. By preheating the stone along with the oven to a high temperature—think in the 450°F to 500°F range—it picks up and retains a ton of heat that provides exceptional browning for your bottom crust.

How do you crisp Trader Joe's cauliflower pizza crust? ›

To cook Trader Joe's cauliflower pizza crust, the instructions advise to cook on 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes and then flip the crust, repeating the cooking time on the other side. Place on a baking sheet for 'regular' crust, or directly on the rack for a crispier crust.

Is cauliflower pizza anti-inflammatory? ›

Cauliflower is one of the healthiest foods on earth. It has a rich supply of health-promoting phytochemicals and a high level of anti-inflammatory compounds. This pizza is an easy way to eat lots of cauliflower. You won't even know you are eating it.

Why does my cauliflower pizza crust fall apart? ›

Aside from the lack of gluten, another reason cauliflower pizzas are so prone to falling apart is because cauliflower is packed with water.

Why is cauliflower crust so high in carbs? ›

Cauliflower itself isn't bringing the carbohydrates to the table–it's everything else that gets mixed in to complete the crust. Ingredients like rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch, and sugar add to the carb count of some cauliflower crusts you buy at the store.

What is the healthiest pizza crust? ›

Cauliflower. The current champion of alternative pizza crusts tops our list too. Why it's great for pizza crust: Cauliflower's mild taste and relatively low water composition make it an almost seamless swap for flour-based crusts.

Why does cauliflower pizza hurt my stomach? ›

Cauliflower provides essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients, but it can also cause stomachaches or abdominal cramps. The culprit behind the stomachaches is cauliflower's fiber content, which becomes most troublesome when you increase your fiber intake too rapidly without giving your body time to adjust.

Is cauliflower pizza crust good for diabetics? ›

Cauliflower-based pizza crust, in particular, has become wildly popular and is promoted as a diabetes-friendly alternative. As a cruciferous, nonstarchy vegetable, cauliflower is filled with nutrients like vitamin C and can be used as a substitute for grains.

How do you crisp cauliflower thins? ›

Crisped to perfection
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place your Rounds or Crusts on your sheet, spaced 1-2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes for the best crisp.

How do I make my frozen pie crust crispy? ›

Stella advocates lining a frozen crust with foil, filling with pie weights, and then baking at an even 350°F temperature for the entirety of the baking time. No removing of the pie weights mid way, no poking the bottom with a fork. It works!

What makes crust crispy? ›

In-home ovens do not get as hot as the ovens at pizza restaurants, and the stone or steel underneath the crust while baking helps make the best use of temperature. Always bake your pizza pie on the lowest rack in the oven. This allows your pizza crust to get closer to the heat source, allowing it to become more crispy.

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