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Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free)

Name: Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) bag cauliflower rice (4 cups); 3/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup goat cheese (2 ounces); 1 large egg, beaten; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce (yields very mild heat); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; baking sheet or pizza stone; parchment paper; cheese cloth, a fine strainer or a clean dish towel

Surprise your family and friends with this healthy alternative to one of America’s favorite foods.

This delicious veggie-packed Cauliflower Pizza Crust is one recipe everyone is guaranteed to love. Just add whatever toppings you’re craving or enjoy!

Why homemade?

We absolutely love cauliflower pizza crust. While store-bought crust may taste great, most brands don’t use real food ingredients. Instead, these seemingly “healthy” crusts are typically loaded with added sodium, refined sugar, vegetable oils and artificial ingredients. And what’s worse, most of the time, the cauliflower doesn’t play a lead role (often it’s one of the last ingredients listed) and has lost most of its nutritional value during processing.

This recipe takes the guesswork out of knowing if your crust is a healthy addition to your meal or nothing more than a real-food imposter.

Encourage your family

When you make your own healthier version of cauliflower pizza crust, help your family understand the difference between store-bought and homemade. Otherwise, they may think they’re one in the same. Chat with them about WHY eating nutrient-dense, real food is important for them too. Go beyond “it’s good for you.” Let them know that food is the fuel that powers our day.

If you really want to get them involved, you can even make it a fun activity next time you go to the grocery store. Do most cauliflower pizza crusts use real food ingredients or hardly any? Let them take a look and guess!

You can also make pizza night fun by allowing your family (especially kids) to get creative and decorate their portion of the pizza with their favorite toppings. Allowing your family to feel like they’re involved in their meals will put you on the fast track to healthy success.

Can you prep your crust ahead?

Yes, follow the prep instructions (stop just before pressing the dough and baking), cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from fridge, prepare crust in pan and bake.

Some delicious ways to top your crust:

base of choice (spicy marinara, pesto, balsamic, garlic infused extra virgin olive oil)
meat or seafood of choice (prosciutto, ham, chicken, steak, shrimp)
vegetable of choice (spinach, onions, peppers, artichoke, mushrooms)
cheese of choice (mozzarella, feta or goat cheese)
spices of choice (oregano, parsley, crushed red pepper, garlic powder)

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