Cauliflower Pizza with Vegetable Toppings

Cauliflower Pizza with Vegetable Toppings

A cauliflower-and-cheese pizza crust topped with tomato sauce, sautéed vegetables, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven, parchment paper

  2. Step 2

    Pulse the cauliflower in batches until it resembles coarse crumbs.

    Ingredients used: 900.0 gr Cauliflower

    Cookware: food processor

  3. Step 3

    Transfer the processed cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and microwave until tender.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Microwave, microwave-safe bowl

  4. Step 4

    Let the cauliflower cool briefly, then wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: kitchen towel

  5. Step 5

    Combine the dried cauliflower with the eggs, the crust portion of mozzarella, Parmesan, the crust portion of oregano, salt, and black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 2.0 piece Egg, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 90.0 gr Mozzarella, 45.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Press the cauliflower mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even round about 30 cm wide, keeping the edge slightly thicker.

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Bake until the crust is firm and deeply golden around the edges.

    Timer: 23 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  8. Step 8

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, red onion, zucchini, and the vegetable portions of salt and black pepper; cook until tender and the released liquid has evaporated.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Bell Pepper, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 150.0 gr Mushroom, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 100.0 gr Red Onion, 2.0 gr Salt, 150.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  9. Step 9

    Spread the tomato sauce over the baked crust, leaving a narrow border. Sprinkle with the remaining oregano and mozzarella, then distribute the cooked vegetables evenly over the top.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Dried Oregano, 135.0 gr Mozzarella, 180.0 ml Tomato Sauce

    Cookware: baking sheet, spatula

  10. Step 10

    Return the pizza to the oven and bake until the mozzarella has melted and begun to brown.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  11. Step 11

    Scatter the basil over the pizza. Rest briefly before slicing and serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Fresh Basil

    Cookware: baking sheet, cutting board, knife

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Bake the crust until fully set with no wet egg mixture remaining. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.

Risk factors

  • Raw egg in the unbaked crust
  • Hot steam when uncovering cauliflower
  • Hot cookware and melted cheese
  • Perishable cheese and cooked vegetables