VEGAN CAULIFLOWER PIZZA
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb Cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
- 3 T Flax seeds OR chia (ground) (divided)
- 3- 6 T Water, as needed
- 1/2 C Amond meal
- 1/2 t Salt
- 1/2 t Garlic (powder)
- 1/2 t Oregano (dried)
DIRECTIONS
- 1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 F & line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Place the cauliflower florets in the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a blade
& pulse until a rice-like texture is created. - 3. Pour the cauliflower ‘rice’ to a large sauce pot, add enough water to cover & bring
to a boil. - 4. Cover & reduce the heat & allow to cook for 5 minutes.
- 5. Drain the liquid, then transfer the cooked cauliflower rice in a freezer-safe bowl.
- 6. Place in the freezer to cool for 10 minutes.
- 7. In the meantime, mix together 2 T of ground chia or flax seeds with 3 T of water, to
create an extra-thick vegan ‘egg.’ - 8. Set aside & allow the mix to thicken.
- 9. Remove the cooled cauliflower rice from the freezer & transfer it to the center of a
thin dish towel. - 10. Use your hands to squeeze the rice in the dish towel, removing all of the excess
moisture from the cauliflower.
- 11. Place drained cauliflower in a large bowl, then add in the vegan egg mix, the almond
meal, the additional T of ground flax or chia seeds, salt, garlic & dried oregano. - 12. Add up to 3 more tablespoons of water, only if needed to make the dough stir-able.
- 13. Stir well to mix, then press the mix into the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 14. If you are using a larger baking sheet, simply use your hands to shape the crust into
your desired size, keeping the crust about 1/4-inch thick. - 15. For best results, press the crust together firmly, making sure that there are no thin
spots where it might crack. - 16. Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden & dry to the touch.
- 17. You could use this pizza crust as is, but it won't be firm enough to lift with your hands.
- 18. For best texture, use an additional piece of parchment paper to flip the entire pizza
crust, then returning it to the pan to bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- 19. Once the crust is firm & dry, add your favorite pizza toppings & return to the oven
briefly to let everything heat up, about 5-10 additional minutes.
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NOTES
Some topping choices:
Colorful peppers, Eggplant, Fresh Spinach &/or Kale, Marinara Sauce
Other types of Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Yellow Squash & Zucchini.
- 1. You can skip the cooking & cooling process when using frozen cauliflower.
- 2. Simply allow the frozen cauliflower to thaw in your fridge overnight, which creates a
‘cooked’ texture without having to do the extra work. - 3. Pulse the thawed cauliflower to create the rice, then drain well using a dish towel.
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