IF you have ever attempted to go “low carb”… you know it can be challenging…to say the least.
For me, a key “ingredient” to my success is having flavorful low carb meals that taste similar to their higher carb “cousins”.
Some examples of some Low Carb options are noodle-less spaghetti (using summer squash), Steve’s World Famous Chili AND Cauliflower Pizza.
BELOW is more information on the Cauliflower Pizza Crust.
It truly is similar to the REAL thing …. once I discovered this recipe, I KNEW I could do… LOW CARB!!!!
Additionally it is very versatile… I eat leftovers with Eggs for breakfast and with Salmon & Mozzarella for lunch/dinner.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Click here for Jamie Saal VanEaton’s blog post of her original recipe … she is a great/witty writer… she occasionally visit my
Facebook page and drops words of wisdom…. I really like her “style’. :)
Below is her basic recipe including my changes.
You Won’t Believe it’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust
1 cauliflower head
3 eggs
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup of Parmesan cheese
3 tsp oregano
4 tsp parsley
3 tsp of cajun spice/red pepper
pizza or alfredo sauce (optional – omit for lower carb)
toppings
mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease cookie sheet with butter
Microwave Cauliflower head in a large bowl for 5 minutes on HIGH… do NOT add water. Once the head has cooked for 5 minutes, allow to cool. Cut into smaller pieces and hand press to remove additional moisture. Place into a blender or food processor and process until uniform size, making sure there are no larger chunks.
In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, egg, Parmesan and mozzarella. Press evenly on the pan (s). Sprinkle evenly with the spices and pepper.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven.
To the crust, add sauce, then toppings and cheese.
Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted.
** Note: For bread sticks - you can use the same process but place the “mixture” on parchment paper and flip once proper crispiness is achieved.
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My Diabetes Meal Plan ( a true diabetes diet, not like most of those promoted by American Diabetes Association)
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Low Carb diet is really the best diet if you want to reduce weight and also to maintain a healthy body.”-.
My hubby wouldn’t eat because of the cauliflower or I would try it. We tried the cauliflower “mashed potatoes” and he said no more. Now, he does eat cauliflower by itself.
I know people who do not eat cauliflower but love this… I’d urge you to make it as a test. EVEN if you husband does not like it… just refrigerate and YOU can have it ALL!!! :)
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Does this work without the cheese? I cut the dairy from my diet.
Hey Zack! I don’t think that it would…. sorry.
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