Avoiding carbs, but craving pizza? This Pepperoni Cauliflower Pizza Crust is super flavorful and gluten-free.
I’ve seen a lot of cauliflower recipes like cauliflower alfredo sauce and cauliflower rice around the web for a while, but I’ve never made any of these recipes before now. I guess I wasn’t very confident about the texture and flavor of them. I am not a huge fan of cauliflower so I didn’t think I would like any recipes using this veggie as a substitute. However, my husband and I decided to reduce the number of white carbs in our diet and for this reason, I’m trying to make these recipes.
A few weeks ago I made cauliflower bites for lunch and we loved them. We loved them so much that I thought I should try to make this Pepperoni Cauliflower Pizza Crust as well to change things up from my usual Kale, Peppers, Red Onions Pizza. And we also really enjoyed it. It is very delicious. Of course, it’s not made with flour so the taste of this pizza is different from the traditional pizzas but I promise that you won’t be disappointed. It’s very flavorful with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms. Of course, you don’t need to use the same toppings as me. Feel free to add whatever you have in your fridge. For dessert, I made this Gluten-free No Bake Peanut Butter Pie to go with it. You should try it!
To make this recipe, you will need first a food processor or a grater to create the rice-like consistency and then you have to microwave it to help release some moisture from the cauliflower. The next step is to dump all the cauliflower into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze as hard as you possibly can. This is the secret to a crispy crust. If you skip this step, your crust will be a little soggy. So, let’s jump to the recipe and make it. Enjoy!
Want to try regular pizza crust? Here’s How to Make Whole Wheat Pizza Dough! Want pizza but want a shortcut? Try my Eggplant Pizza Bites Recipe or Mini Tortilla Pizzas Recipe! They’re great ways to enjoy pizza with less work!
Pepperoni Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut off the florets
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and ground fresh black pepper
Topping:
- 1/2 cup sugar-free tomato sauce
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ mushroom slices
- 3 oz Pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment and lightly spray with olive oil spray. Set aside.
- Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor for about 25-30 seconds until it's a rice-like consistency.
- Place the cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 4 minutes.
- Once cauliflower is cool enough to handle, transfer to a kitchen towel and wring out. You need to squeeze out as much as you can.
- Place the cauliflower in a bowl and add the egg and seasonings. Using your hands combine everything and form a ball.
- Place the ball on a baking sheet and press the ball out to form a pizza shape. The crust should be no more than ½ inch (1 cm) thick. You can use a kitchen towel to help you to form a pizza shape. It will helpful to absolve more liquids if necessary.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Top with pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and mushroom.
- Bake for 15 minutes more or until cheese has melted.
Notes
- To save time, you can buy cauliflower rice instead of making your own in the food processor.
- You must squeeze as hard as you can to remove any moisture from the cauliflower. This ensures you get the crispiest crust possible.
- To store: Place any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: Reheat the cold pizza in the oven to keep the
- To freeze: Freeze the cooked crust before adding the sauce and toppings in a freezer-safe bag once cooled.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Your cauliflower pizza looks amazing Olivia!! I always buy a slice for myself whenever I go to Whole Foods, and love it. I honestly think it tastes better then the traditional pizza. Great job!! xoxo
Thanks 😉 It was very very very delicious!!
Your pizza is beautiful! And your other cauliflower recipes look delicious, too! I’m going to have to check those out!
Thanks, Melissa! I’m very happy you like them 😉 Just visited your blog. It’s GORGEOUS! I love it!!!
Can you use foil instead of baking paper
I prefer parchment paper since it absorves the moisture better than foil.
I made this cauliflower pizza today. Totally awesome !
Happy to hear that 😉
How much of the riced cauliflower do you use?
About 2 cups
If using cauliflower rice instead, can you tell us the amount and does it still need to be food processed?
You can use cauliflower rice and it doesn’t need to be food processed. It’s about 2 cups of cauliflower rice.
You didn’t add cheese to the crust recipe. Was it an oversight? Or do you not favor cheese in the crust?
Yes I didnt, but this is a good idea for next time.