How to Make Chef John's Cauliflower Pizza Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthier alternative to traditional pizza crust? Look no further than Chef John's Cauliflower Pizza Crust. This delicious and innovative recipe allows you to indulge in your favorite Italian dish without the guilt of consuming excess carbs and calories. As a bonus, it's also gluten-free, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

This cauliflower crust is a game-changer for anyone trying to eat a more balanced diet. It's a great way to incorporate more vege...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cored and separated into florets
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ounces fresh goat cheese
  • ½ ounce finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 pizza crust

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place cauliflower into a food processor; blend until finely ground.
  • Cook cauliflower, water, and salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and most of the water is evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Transfer cauliflower to the center of a clean dish towel. Wrap and squeeze tightly to remove excess moisture. You should have about 1 1/2 cups cauliflower pulp.
  • Stir together cauliflower pulp, egg, goat cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Gather into a ball and place in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Press dough into a circle, about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool and turn crust over before topping.
  • Nutrition

    121 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 479mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 67mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 481mg