Keto Cauliflower Crust Pizza
This recipe creates a low-carb pizza with a savory cauliflower crust. It's a delicious way to enjoy pizza while adhering to a ketogenic diet. Top it with your favorite keto-friendly ingredients for a satisfying meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 467 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 500 gcauliflower florets, riced
- 0.5 cupparmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cupmozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 pcsegg
- 0.5 tspdried oregano
- 0.5 tspgarlic powder
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
topping
- 0.25 cuplow-carb marinara sauce
- 0.75 cupmozzarella cheese, shredded
garnish
- 2 tbspbasil leaves, fresh, chopped(optional)
Equipment
microwave safe bowl · large bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper · kitchen towel
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
About 5 min
- 2
Steam the riced cauliflower in a microwave or on the stovetop until very tender, about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
About 7 min
- 3
Transfer the cooled cauliflower to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial for a crisp crust.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Squeeze until no more liquid comes out, which can take a few minutes of effort.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed cauliflower, parmesan cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, egg, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a dough-like consistency forms.
About 3 min
- 5
Press the cauliflower mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a round crust about 1/4 inch thick. Aim for a 9-10 inch diameter.
About 2 min
- 6
Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
About 25 min
- 7
Remove the crust from the oven and spread the low-carb marinara sauce over it. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
About 2 min
- 8
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
About 12 min
- 9
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, slice, and serve immediately.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 466.8kcal
- Protein
- 34.3g
- Carbs
- 20.6g
- Fat
- 29g
- Fibre
- 7.7g
- Sugar
- 7.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through.
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