CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST

 

I do not do gluten-free as my doctors recommend against it. However, I know some of you do and are always looking for recipes. You might like this one.

4 cups raw cauliflower rice (about one medium head)
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup goat cheese or ricotta cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, then begin to make the cauliflower rice:
Cut the cauliflower head into florets and add them, in batches, to a food processor. Pulse each batch until the cauliflower turns into a rice-like texture.

There are two ways to cook the cauliflower rice – on the stovetop or in the microwave. To cook on the stovetop, fill a large pot with an inch of water and bring it to a boil. Then, add the cauliflower rice, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 4 to 5 minutes – draining it into a fine-mesh strainer afterward. To cook in the microwave, place the rice cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, letting it rest after for a few minutes but fluffing the rice every so often.

After straining the cauliflower rice, transfer to a clean, thin dishtowel and twist the towel around the rice to get all the excess moisture out – or, pat the rice firmly with paper towels until all the excess moisture is gone. There’s a surprising amount of moisture in there, but it’ll be worth it to make sure the crust is dry.

Put the drained rice into a large bowl and add the egg, cheese, and spices. Mix together thoroughly.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (a must) and then press the dough onto the baking sheet into the shape you’d like. Try to keep the dough about 1/3-inch thick, and a little thicker around the edges if you’d like a traditional crust shape.

Bake the crust for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is firm and golden-brown. Then, remove from the oven and add sauce, cheese, and your toppings of choice before returning the pizza back to the oven for about 5 to 10 minutes (cook until the cheese is bubbly).

Let the pizza rest for a few minutes, then cut into slices and serve.
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Detoxinista