This Crustless Cauliflower Pizza gives you all the joy of pizza night with none of the carbs — a golden, crispy cauliflower crust loaded with tomato, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings. It is naturally gluten-free and endlessly customizable. For more cauliflower inspiration, try our Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Bites, and see Zucchini Mini Taco Shells for another low-carb vehicle for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10.5 oz) raw cauliflower florets
- 50 g (1.75 oz) hard cheese (such as suluguni or mozzarella), finely grated
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- Your favorite pizza toppings
- Salt, dried basil, and Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Blitz the cauliflower florets in a food processor until they form fine crumbs.
- Stir in the egg and grated cheese, then season with salt and your favorite spices.
- Press the mixture into a thin round about 1 cm thick on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden.
- Spread with tomato paste, add your toppings, and bake for another 15 minutes. Slice and serve.
Tips
- Press the crust thin and even — about 1 cm — so it bakes up crisp rather than soggy.
- Pre-bake the crust until well golden before adding toppings; this keeps the base sturdy.
- For cauliflower-crust technique tips and topping ideas, the recipe guides at seriouseats.com are worth a look.
Nutrition: Per 100 g: 134 kcal, protein 5 g, fat 4 g, carbs 18 g.