Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Name: Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small head of cauliflower (about 1 pound), coarsely chopped; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup grated Parmesan (about 3 ounces); 3/4 cup finely ground almond meal or almond flour; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella (about 5 ounces), divided; Vegetable oil (for brushing); 1/2 cup marinara sauce; 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); A pizza stone and peel, or 2 baking sheets

Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Tomatoes and Mozzarella was pinched from <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cauliflower-crust-pizza-with-tomatoes-and-mozzarella" target="_blank">www.epicurious.com.</a>

"Who knew pizza can be low-carb, healthy, and delicious too? This veggie-packed pizza swaps out the flour for a combo of cauliflower “rice” and ground almonds, making it nutritious and gluten-free. A generous sprinkling of mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce keep it classic and delicious...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 small head of cauliflower (about 1 pound), coarsely chopped

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1 large egg, lightly beaten

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1 cup grated Parmesan (about 3 ounces)

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3/4 cup finely ground almond meal or almond flour

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1 garlic clove, finely chopped

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1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella (about 5 ounces), divided

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Vegetable oil (for brushing)

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1/2 cup marinara sauce

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1/4 cup basil leaves, torn

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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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A pizza stone and peel, or 2 baking sheets

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