Who knew cauliflower was so versatile? From cauliflower pizza crust to cauliflower Alfredo sauce to cauliflower steak, the options seem to be endless! I first came across a low carb cauliflower pizza crust similar to this one a few years ago when looking for a healthier pizza option. I’ve made it several times over the years and Josh and I both really like it. Cauliflower is also a great choice for people who are on low carb diets!
This modified cauliflower pizza crust came as a result of wanting to make a veggie crust, that wasn’t loaded with cheese, AND needing to use up some veggies from my CSA. As I mentioned before, I’ve had lots of eggplant this year in my CSA and have been trying to come up with different ways to use it outside of the norm. Much like the initial cauliflower crust recipe, this one does not hold up like a traditional pizza crust but is better eaten with a fork. I’ve read a few tricks on various blogs about draining the moisture from the cauliflower to create a crust that holds together a bit better and allows you to pick the pizza slice up. I haven’t tried any of these tricks as this point, because I really don’t mind eating it with a fork.
The great thing about this modified crust is that I’ve added almond meal (protein) and flaxseed (omega-3 and fiber) to boost the nutritional value!
More sweet potatoes?? I know, I know – but they are so good for you and SO tasty. Much like in my Zucchini Pasta with Sweet Potato and Kale recipe, I added almond milk to the mash, which helps thin the mixture and adds a bit of sweetness. The chipotle pepper add a perfect little smokey kick to the dish.
I used yellow squash, onions and kale with a bit of shredded cheese as my toppings (thinking they would pair nicely with the sweet potato mash AND THEY DID!), but you could definitely go a more traditional route and use a tomato based pizza sauce, with whatever veggies and/or meat toppings you prefer.
BENEFITS OF CAULIFLOWER:
Studies have linked cauliflower to prevent against bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Cauliflower contains detoxification activities and sulfur-containing nutrients to boost the body’s detoxification of unwanted toxins.
As an excellent source of vitamin C, and a very good source of manganese, cauliflower provides us with two core conventional antioxidants.
As an excellent source of vitamin K, cauliflower provides us with one of the hallmark anti-inflammatory nutrients.
The fiber content of cauliflower—nearly 12 grams in every 100 calories—makes this cruciferous vegetable a great choice for digestive system support.
This pizza dish is definitely unique, but it packed a lot of good nutrition and we really liked it! I hope you’ll give the crust a try or at least a variation of it, let me know if you do!
Health and nutrition have always been important to me, but over the past several years, my knowledge and interest in food and how it affects our body has really expanded. So, with my love for cooking, organic produce, and whole foods, with my food blog Lemons and Basil, I hope to inspire you in your cooking adventures and journey of good health, the way so many other food blogs have inspired me!
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