HOW TO: VEGAN CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA

Ingredients

• 1 small head Cauliflower (about 4 cups riced cauliflower)
• 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour (helps bind the crust)
• 2 tablespoons Italian Spice Mix (blend of basil, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper; can use store‑bought Italian seasoning)
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (adds a cheesy, nutty flavor)
• 1 egg Flax Egg (mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water, let sit 5 minutes)
• 1 cup Vegan Mozzarella (shredded; any brand such as Miyoko's or Violife works)
• 0.5 cup Brown Mushrooms (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Green Bell Pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Pizza Sauce (store‑bought or homemade tomato sauce)

Instructions

1. Rice the cauliflower

   Grate the cauliflower head using a cheese grater or pulse in a food processor until the pieces resemble rice.

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2. Steam cauliflower rice

   Place the riced cauliflower in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam for about 10 minutes until tender.

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3. Cool and strain

   Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a bowl, let cool for a few minutes, then place it in a nut milk bag or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

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4. Make flax egg

   Combine 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water, stir, and let sit for 5 minutes until gelatinous.

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5. Combine ingredients

   In a mixing bowl, mix the strained cauliflower, all‑purpose flour, Italian spice mix, nutritional yeast, and the flax egg until a cohesive dough forms.

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6. Preheat oven and shape crust

   Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and press the dough into a 12‑inch circle about ¼‑inch thick.

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   Temperature: 450°F

7. Bake crust

   Place the crust in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.

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   Temperature: 450°F

8. Add toppings

   Remove the partially baked crust, spread pizza sauce, sprinkle shredded vegan mozzarella, and scatter mushrooms, green peppers, and red onion.

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9. Finish baking

   Return the pizza to the oven and bake another 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the crust is crisp.

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   Temperature: 450°F

10. Cool and serve

    Allow the pizza to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

5 g