Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 medium cauliflower head (about 4 cups riced)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for crust)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar-free tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 fresh basil leaves
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-like. Microwave for 5 minutes, then cool and squeeze out moisture using a clean towel.
- Mix cauliflower, egg, shredded mozzarella, oregano, garlic powder, and salt to form a dough.
- Spread dough into a 10-inch circle on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- Spread tomato sauce over crust, top with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with basil leaves and slice into 8 pieces.
Nutritional Information (per serving, 2 slices):
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8g (Net Carbs: 5g)
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
Tips:
- Use a pizza stone for an extra crispy crust.
- Check tomato sauce labels for no added sugars.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein if desired.