Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe (no egg) - Two Spoons

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Cauliflower (fresh, cut into florets; yields about 6 cups cauliflower rice)
• 0.5 cup Almond Flour (fine almond flour, provides crispness)
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (adds cheesy flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (dried blend of oregano, basil, thyme)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt (sprinkled on top before baking)
• 2 tablespoons Ground Chia Seeds (acts as a vegan egg binder)
• 6 tablespoons Water (for chia egg mixture)

Instructions

1. Make cauliflower rice

   Break the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles fine rice. If you don’t have a processor, grate the florets or buy pre‑made cauliflower rice.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare chia “egg”

   Combine 2 Tbsp ground chia seeds with 6 Tbsp water in a small bowl, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes until thickened.

   Time: PT10M

3. Steam cauliflower rice

   Bring a pot of water to a boil, place the cauliflower rice in a steamer basket, cover, and steam for about 5 minutes until just softened.

   Time: PT5M

4. Cool and squeeze excess water

   Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a large bowl to cool slightly, then move it into a nut milk bag (or a clean kitchen towel) and squeeze firmly to remove as much moisture as possible.

   Time: PT5M

5. Combine dry ingredients

   In the same bowl, add ½ cup almond flour, 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, and the prepared chia egg.

   Time: PT5M

6. Form the crust

   Gather the dough into a ball, place it between two sheets of parchment paper, and flatten with a rolling pin or your hands to a ½‑inch thick circle.

   Time: PT5M

7. Pre‑bake the crust (first stage)

   Transfer the parchment‑lined crust onto a baking sheet and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 450°F for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 450°F

8. Finish baking

   Reduce oven temperature to 400°F, sprinkle ½ tsp sea salt over the crust, and bake for an additional 15‑20 minutes until golden and crisp.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 400°F

9. Add toppings (optional)

   Remove crust, spread your favorite pizza sauce, fresh basil, or other toppings, and return to the oven for 3‑5 minutes if you like the cheese melt.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

5 g