Vegetable Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Instructions

1. Step 1

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

   Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper

2. Step 2

   Pulse the cauliflower in batches until it resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer it to a microwave-safe bowl.

   Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Cauliflower

   Cookware: food processor, microwave-safe bowl

3. Step 3

   Microwave the cauliflower until tender, stirring once halfway through.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Cookware: microwave-safe bowl

4. Step 4

   Let the cauliflower cool for 10 minutes. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly over the sink until no more liquid runs out.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: Clean kitchen towel

5. Step 5

   Mix the squeezed cauliflower with the egg, 100 gr mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 gr oregano, 2 gr salt, and the black pepper.

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Dried Oregano, 1.0 piece Egg, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 100.0 gr Mozzarella, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 2.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: mixing bowl

6. Step 6

   Press the cauliflower mixture onto the prepared baking sheet as an even 30 cm round about 6 mm thick, making the edge slightly thicker.

   Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper

7. Step 7

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

   Timer: 22 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking sheet

8. Step 8

   While the crust bakes, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, mushroom, red onion, and 2 gr salt; cook until tender and the released moisture has evaporated.

   Timer: 7 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Mushroom, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 120.0 gr Red Bell Pepper, 60.0 gr Red Onion, 2.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: large skillet, spatula

9. Step 9

   Add the spinach and cook just until wilted. Remove the skillet from the heat.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 40.0 gr Spinach

   Cookware: large skillet, spatula

10. Step 10

    Spread the pizza sauce over the baked crust, leaving a narrow border. Top with 80 gr mozzarella, the cooked vegetables, black olives, and 1 gr oregano.

    Ingredients used: 35.0 gr Black Olive, 1.0 gr Dried Oregano, 80.0 gr Mozzarella, 120.0 gr Pizza Sauce

    Cookware: baking sheet

11. Step 11

    Return the pizza to the oven and bake until the mozzarella is melted and lightly browned.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

12. Step 12

    Scatter the fresh basil over the pizza. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Fresh Basil

    Cookware: baking sheet