Easy Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe that won´t Fall Apart!

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower (fresh, medium size, cut into florets)
• 2 cups Water (just enough to steam the cauliflower, not covering it fully)
• 1 large Egg (organic, room temperature)
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried Parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 0.5 cup Queso Manchego (finely shredded)
• 0.5 cup Tomato Marinara Sauce (homemade or store‑bought)
• 6 slices Fresh Mozzarella (about 4 oz total, sliced)
• 5 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves (whole leaves for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Cauliflower

   Remove the leaves, cut the head into 4 quarters, trim off the stalks and separate the small florets.

   Time: PT5M

2. Pulse into Rice‑Size Pieces

   Place the florets in a food processor and pulse until the texture resembles rice.

   Time: PT2M

3. Cook Cauliflower Rice

   Transfer the pulsed cauliflower to a saucepan, add just enough water to cover the bottom, and cook over medium‑high heat for about 10 minutes until tender.

   Time: PT10M

4. Drain and Cool

   Pour the cooked cauliflower into a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl and let it sit for 2 minutes to drain.

   Time: PT2M

5. Remove Excess Moisture

   Transfer the drained cauliflower onto a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to extract as much liquid as possible.

   Time: PT3M

6. Mix Crust Ingredients

   In a mixing bowl, make a well, add the egg and beat, then stir in oregano, parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, and shredded Manchego. Fold in the dried cauliflower until a uniform dough forms.

   Time: PT4M

7. Shape the Crust

   Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture onto the paper and, using damp hands, press it into a ¼‑inch‑thick circle.

   Time: PT3M

8. Pre‑bake the Crust

   Pre‑heat the oven to 210 °C (410 °F) on bake/broil. Bake the crust for 34 minutes until golden and firm.

   Time: PT34M

   Temperature: 210°C

9. Add Sauce

   Remove the crust, spread ½ cup of marinara sauce evenly over the surface.

   Time: PT2M

10. Add Cheese

    Place the fresh mozzarella slices on top of the sauce.

    Time: PT1M

11. Finish Baking

    Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and lightly browned.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: 210°C

12. Garnish and Serve

    Remove the pizza, scatter fresh basil leaves on top, slice on a cutting board, and serve immediately.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

400

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

5 g