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Cheesy Cauliflower Crust Pizza

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA 

INGREDIENTS: 

CRUST: 

  • 3 eggs 
  • 2 cups riced cauliflower 
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano 
  • 3-4 tbsp avocado oil for frying 

SAUCE: 

  • 16 oz organic cherry tomatoes
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 2 garlic cloves 
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 1 tsp oregano 
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp basil (optional) 
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 

TOPPINGS: 

  • 1/2 cup cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta..) 
  • fresh basil 

METHOD: 

SAUCE: 

  • Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium-low heat. 
  • Add diced onion and minced garlic to cook for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add balsamic vinegar, honey, spices, and tomatoes (halved).  Stir. 
  • Cover and cook until tomatoes have softened.  
  • Uncover, stir, and leave uncovered to thicken. 

CRUST: 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk 3 eggs.
  • Add 2 cups riced/minced raw cauliflower. 
  • Add salt, garlic, oregano, and cheese. 
  • Stir to combine. 
  • Heat a large skillet on medium-high. 
  • Add 1 tbsp avocado oil before frying each crust. 
  • Pour 1/2 cup batter into center of skillet and flatten with back of measuring cup to make a thin, large crust.
  • Fry for 2-3 minutes or until brown and crisp, then flip.
  • Repeat for 3-4 crusts.  

PIZZA: 

  • Set oven to low broil. 
  • Place crusts on baking sheet. 
  • Spoon sauce onto crusts.
  • Top with cheese and fresh basil leaves. 
  • Broil for 3-4 minutes or until cheese has melted. 
  • Serve hot.