Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Individual cauliflower crusts baked until firm, then topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat the paper with the olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven, parchment paper

  2. Step 2

    Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles fine grains.

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Cauliflower

    Cookware: food processor

  3. Step 3

    Transfer the riced cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until tender.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Microwave, microwave-safe bowl

  4. Step 4

    Let the cauliflower cool until it can be handled comfortably.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: microwave-safe bowl

  5. Step 5

    Place the cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly over a sink to remove as much liquid as possible.

    Cookware: kitchen towel

  6. Step 6

    Put the drained cauliflower in a mixing bowl. Add the egg, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and 80 gr of mozzarella; mix until evenly combined.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 1.0 piece Egg, 1.5 gr Garlic Powder, 80.0 gr Mozzarella, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, spoon

  7. Step 7

    Divide the mixture into 12 portions on the prepared baking sheet. Press each portion into a compact round about 7 cm wide.

    Cookware: baking sheet, spoon

  8. Step 8

    Bake until the bottoms are browned and the rounds are firm enough to turn.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  9. Step 9

    Turn each round with a spatula and bake until the second side is lightly browned.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven, spatula

  10. Step 10

    Spread the tomato sauce over the rounds, then top with the remaining mozzarella and the pepperoni.

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Mozzarella, 60.0 gr Pepperoni, 120.0 ml Tomato Sauce

    Cookware: baking sheet, spoon

  11. Step 11

    Bake at 220°C until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the crust centers are cooked through.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  12. Step 12

    Let the pizza bites rest on the baking sheet before serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Cook the cauliflower crusts completely before serving; their centers should reach 74°C if checked. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, use within 3 days, and reheat to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • raw egg
  • hot steam
  • hot baking sheet and toppings