Cauliflower Pizza Crust – Generation Health Log In Facilitator’s Corner The Program The Program Healthcare Professionals and Stakeholders About About Us Evidence Based Approach Developing a ‘Made in BC’ program Blog & Recipes Blog Recipes Sign-up Media Menu Blog & Recipes Cauliflower Pizza Crust July 2, 2021 /in Dinner, Lunch, Plant-based & Vegetarian, Recipes /by childhoodobesityfoundation We’ve long been pizza fanatics in our family-my husband has some Italian heritage after all! He’s known for his thin crust delicacies cooked on a hot steel in our oven, a classic Neapolitan-style. Well, we are embarking on a new path as a family with our daughter being diagnosed with celiac disease and now having to avoid gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye, and of course usually in pizza. We have discovered that gluten-free crusts vary dramatically in their taste and texture and we’ve finally found a winner by using cauliflower alongside gluten-free flour. The cauliflower gives a light, fluffy, white crust that most whole grain or gluten free flours cannot. Not to mention, it slips in an extra serving or two of veggies and most people would never even guess the base ingredient once it’s covered in sauce and cheese! Serves 4 1 head cauliflower, stem removed cheesecloth ½ cup gluten-free, whole grain, nut or bean flour 2 eggs ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided in halves 1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided in halves Sauce of choice (e.g. tomato, pesto, olive oil) Toppings of choice (e.g. mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, artichoke hearts, olives) Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Tear cauliflower into florets then process in a food processor into a rice-like consistency. Steam cauliflower for 10 minutes in a basket steamer lined with 3 layers of cheesecloth. Allow to cool then gather cheesecloth tightly around cauliflower and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Place in a mixing bowl with flour, eggs, salt, pepper and ½ cup each of parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Combine well. Spread cauliflower mixture in the centre of pan and spread with a rubber spatula into a large circle or rectangle to a thickness of ~1/2 inch. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden. Remove from oven and place sauce, toppings of choice and remaining cheeses. Return to oven and bake for ~10 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Allow to cool for 5 minutes prior to slicing and serving for best results. By Nicole Fetterly, RD MSc Tags: cauliflower, pizza Share this entry Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr Share on Vk Share on Reddit Share by Mail https://generationhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/iStock-1220804684.jpg 1254 836 childhoodobesityfoundation https://generationhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/GH_Complete_with_RVSD_tagline_Standard-1030x479.png childhoodobesityfoundation2021-07-02 07:00:502022-04-29 05:58:30Cauliflower Pizza Crust Generation Health is delivered in partnership through: Follow Us © Copyright - Generation Health Privacy Policy Campfire Burritos LightFieldStudios 5 Suggestions to Keep Food Costs Under Control Scroll to top Fall 2022 Program Update Our Generation Health programs will be delivered either In-Person or Virtually (depending on location) while social distancing measures are in place. Check out our Sign-up page for upcoming program dates and times! ×