Yesterday was a get things done kind of day. I was with Kyle for New Years Eve in southern Indiana so yesterday I had to drive back up to Indianapolis. I needed to cook, clean, do laundry, do schoolwork. and finish some random projects around the house. I want everything to be nice and organized so that when I go back to work tomorrow, I’m ready to go!
On my drive up to Indy, I suddenly felt super hungry and so I made a pitstop at Starbucks. Have you tried the egg white and spinach wrap? It’s not bad! I ate it alongside an Awake tea.
Of course I needed something sweet too 
Back in Indianapolis I was all over my house. Laundry was folded and new loads started. Christmas decorations were put away (okay only some decorations not all… they’re just so pretty!) I even finished 2 painting projects I had started. I decided to paint this little table with a fresh coat of white paint.
My mom found this coat hanger somewhere and I thought it would make the perfect jewelry holder. It was dark brown and pretty ugly. Nothing a coat of white paint can’t fix!
As I was painting and cleaning, my house filled with the best aroma of warm pizza. I had a roasted veggie pizza baking in the oven and boy did it smell good. With all the Christmas and New Years goodies I’ve been eating, I wanted to make a healthy meal but I was craving pizza big time. Solution= make a cauliflower crust pizza!
For 10 servings, the nutrition is unbeatable:
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Cauliflower crusts have taken over the healthy cooking section of the internet. They are so easy to make, super low-fat, low-carb, and clean. Literally all you need to make the crust is a head of cauliflower, some cheese, an egg, and spices.
Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- roasted vegetables of choice- I roasted 1 whole eggplant
Take your cauliflower and cut it into small sections. Pop them all into a food processor and pulse until it has a rice-like consistency.
Sautee the cauliflower over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until it’s soft and translucent.
Let the cauliflower cool before mixing in shredded cheese (I used vegan almond cheese but regular mozzarella is perfect), 1 egg, and whatever spices you like!
To get the best ‘pizza’ flavor, you definitely need oregano and garlic. I also added some red pepper to give it a little kick. Basil would be an awesome addition too.
Spread your mixture onto a pizza stone or greased baking sheet. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. You could make this into a circular pizza but I went for a more rustic look… aka the lazy look 
In the meantime, roast up any veggies you want on your pizza. I decided to go with eggplant this time but literally any vegetable would work and would be delicious.
Top your crust with marinara sauce (I used the WholeFoods 365 Roasted Vegetable kind) and veggies. You can add more shredded cheese or little dollops of cheese around the pizza. Feta or goat cheese would be SO GOOD! Someone try this and let me know
Finally, place your pizza in the oven and BROIL for about 5 minutes or until everything is brown and bubbly. Make sure to watch closely because things under broil can burn quickly!!
Enjoy!
Questions:
Have you ever made a cauliflower crust?
What’s your favorite pizza topping? We have a restaurant in Indy that makes a veggie pizza with all kinds of veggies like artichokes, mushrooms, and zucchini but the best part is the huge chunks of ricotta cheese they dollop all over the pizza… so good!
I need to make this.
Yes you do. And I need to make your protein bites. Recipe swap??
I saw this a few weeks ago, but have been to chicken to try it. I feel more confident now that i have seen it done so successfully. It is perfect because I LOVE pizza and every time I eat it I feel complex carb guilty. I love BBQ chicken pizza and buffalo chicken pizza. I saw this recipe recently for buffalo cauliflower for when you get a wing craving that I want to try out. I will definitely let you know how it goes.
hahah complex carb guilty hahahaha! I’ve seen cauliflower chicken nugget type things before… haven’t made them. Let me know about the buffalo recipe! Happy New Year Mel!!
I tried their egg white and spinach omelet and wasn’t a huge fan but I am OBSESSED with the ham and cheddar breakfast sandwich. ha go figure since it’s a lot less healthy.
That coat hanger idea is genius! And oh man this post is making me want to go out and buy cauliflower. That pizza looks so good.
hahah I’m glad you think it looks good!! I haven’t tried the ham sandwich but I bet it’s delicious. I don’t think Starbucks food is that awesome, but in a pinch it’s better than most other fast food places I guess…
I’m dying to try to make this….. I love goat cheese on my pizza!! All those fresh veggies look amazing.
Goat cheese is so good on everything haha!! Hope you make it!
That sounds so yummy! My mom once made us cauliflower mashed potatoes…so I guess mashed cauliflower. And it was AWFUL. So I have a bit of resentment towards cauliflower, but I am totally going to try to make this. It looks so yummy!
hahaha I’ve heard of people making mashed cauliflower but I’ve never tried it… maybe I won’t LOL! I think it’s pretty good as crust! P.S. Loved your post today!!
BOOKMARKING RIGHT NOW! OMG OMG, looks so amazingly good!
I am going to try it without cheese since I cannot do dairy… May turn into an epic fail but you know what, I am willing to take my chances, it is 2013 after all! LOL!!
Happy New Year!
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I recently discovered the joys of a cauliflower crust too! I made bread sticks a few weeks ago. Delicious!
I’ve wanted to try making a cauliflower crust for the longest time but still haven’t tried it. This looks delicious! We eat a ton of cauliflower in our house (one of the handful of veggies my kids will reliably eat). We’ll definitely have to try this soon!
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Wow, this looks super awesome!! I love keeping up with your blog, I’m always looking for healthy recipes! I’ve decided to start my own blog, with a little inspiration from you. Thanks girl
Hope all is well, congratulations on the engagement! (I know it’s a little late)
Thank you Mary!!! Can’t wait to see your blog! I bet it will be AMAZING because you are so creative and artsy!!!
I just made this tonight for my family
Dribbled both mozzarella and goat cheese on top and I can say without a doubt that this was absolutely delicious and completely guilt-free.
Thank you for this great recipe!!
That sounds SO GOOD!!! Glad you made it and liked it!!
Hey Andrea! I just found your blog and I’m loving it.
It looks like you know how to prioritize and balance your life with everything going on, something I need to work on. Blogging, school, health/fitness, social life.
By the way, the pizza looks yummy! I’ve read so many blogs about the cauliflower crust pizza too. Thanks for posting this recipe. =)
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Hi Helen!!! So glad you found the blog- thank you so much for commenting!! Cauliflower crust is definitely all the rage right now!! Let me know if you try it