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| “Place cauliflower on pizza, serve.” No, not really. This healthier alternative to a traditional margherita pizza replaces the wheat flour crust with one made from riced cauliflower, egg, and cheese. Active time: 20 min Start to Finish: 60 min Serves: 4 |
| Ingredients 2 cauliflowers 2 cups low-fat skim mozzarella cheese, freshly grated ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 eggs, beaten 1 14-oz can crushed tomatoes ½ cup fresh basil 8 cherry tomatoes, halved Optional: Turkey pepperoni Extra-virgin olive oil Garlic powder Dried oregano Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Sugar Equipment: food processor, parchment paper Directions Preheat oven to 400° F. Remove leaves and stem from the cauliflower and cut the florets into large pieces. In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower for 30 seconds or until it resembles a clumpy rice. (You can also grate the cauliflower, but it takes longer.). Place cauliflower in a large, microwave safe bowl with about 2 Tbs water and microwave on high for 5-8 minutes. The cauliflower should be able to pierced easily with a fork. Place cauliflower in a cheese cloth or a clean kitchen towel and carefully squeeze it drain most of the liquid. Then remove cauliflower to a bowl to cool for about 5-10 minute. Meanwhile, in a bowl add crushed tomatoes, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 Tbs olive oil, 1 tsp oregano and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. In a large bowl combine the cauliflower, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, eggs, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt and mix well with a fork. Divide the mixture into two portions and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to form two, circular crust. Use your hands to shape the crust. Bake for 20-30 minutes until firm. Now make your pizzas! Add the sauce, cheese, pepperoni and fresh basil leaves on top and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted. Remove to a cutting board, slice into 8 pieces and enjoy! We just launched our Healthy Summer Cooking Classes for Kids starting July 13th! It’s a 6-week series of 90-minute lessons designed for kids to be able to cook on their own to make DELICIOUS and healthy meals. If you want your kids to learn CULINARY skills to help them become confident, independent and set for the rest of their life, join today! => Get 20% with code “SUMMER20” if you join by July 3rd! – Click Here https://liftenrichment.podia.com/how-online-cooking-classes-for-kids-can-transform-your-child-s-health-this-summer Get Cooking, Chef Eric Horwitz (310) 890-8704 – Eric@LIFTenrichment.com www.LIFTenrichment.com | www.KidsCanCookInnerCircle.com |
