You asked for it... Cauli-crust pizza (pics)

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  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    I used frozen cauliflower -- I nuked it (2 bags worth) for 4 minutes, let it cool then rough-chopped it with a chef's knife. The pieces were larger than rice but it still worked just fine! I also smooshed it with a paper towel before adding other ingredients and baking, just to get some of the water out.

    I might buy a head of cauliflower today and try that to compare. I believe with the raw cauli (not frozen) you are supposed to grate it or food processor it while raw and then nuke it.
  • kimmyl69
    kimmyl69 Posts: 14
    I used frozen cauliflower -- I nuked it (2 bags worth) for 4 minutes, let it cool then rough-chopped it with a chef's knife. The pieces were larger than rice but it still worked just fine! I also smooshed it with a paper towel before adding other ingredients and baking, just to get some of the water out.

    I might buy a head of cauliflower today and try that to compare. I believe with the raw cauli (not frozen) you are supposed to grate it or food processor it while raw and then nuke it.

    Thanks...let me know how it fresh cauliflower vs frozen compares...interested to find out!
  • Magenta15
    Magenta15 Posts: 850 Member
    Has anyone ever attempted making the crust using cauliflower from the frozen section?? Or is it best to use fresh?

    If using frozen cauliflower: prepare according to package directions. After cooked and slightly cooled, I shred cauliflower with a cheese grater, and then measure for the recipe. (Don't pack down the cup with cauliflower. Just fill it with a spoon or the cup itself.)

    if it seems overly wet you might want to squeeze out some liquid
  • bpayne78
    bpayne78 Posts: 249 Member
    I may have to try this......
  • frostiegurl
    frostiegurl Posts: 708 Member
    Just made this for dinner for the four of us. Wow! It was great and everyone liked it. Even the picky kid in the family ate it with few complaints.

    The crust was hand holdable and had a great texture. Definitely making this again.
  • sloanjr1
    sloanjr1 Posts: 15 Member
    WOW!!
  • AMHA32
    AMHA32 Posts: 23
    YUM!!!!

    I used frozen cauliflower...I don't have a food processor or a grater so I just cut the cauliflower up into very fine pieces. I used the less cheese/egg recipe. I loaded my pizza with veggies, but, put pepperoni on one small sliver to see if my boyfriend would try it (he has a serious aversion to most vegetables and makes faces from the smell of cooked veggies). However, the crust came out beautifully browned and the "pizza" was able to be held and eaten. He tried a small bite and proclaimed it "not bad".

    Of course the crust doesn't taste exactly like dough, but, I loved it!! I bet you could practically make thin "bread" sticks to go along with the pizza!
  • r_jen
    r_jen Posts: 279 Member
    bump
  • KanCrav
    KanCrav Posts: 439 Member
    omg, Thank yous oooo much.. I am so excited to try this
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    I buy about one cauliflower a year... and then forget to use it! I might try this next time :)
  • chacha79
    chacha79 Posts: 8 Member
    This looks fantastic! I can't wait to try it! ;)
  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    I've found that I like using the frozen better and just chopping it, since I only have one of those little food processors it takes a long time to process, and grating it raw gets bits of cauliflower EVERYWHERE! I just microwave it and chop it and then smoosh a paper towel down on top of it. This latest round I used less mozzarella and about 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese and TONS of fresh herbs. The consistency wasn't the same as using more mozz but the taste was great!
  • MOMvsFOOD
    MOMvsFOOD Posts: 654 Member
    This is an AWESOME cauliflower recipe too!

    Its like the old hash brown/cheesy potato casserole but without the potatoes!

    http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2011/01/healthy-cheesy-potato-fakeout.html
  • irtata43
    irtata43 Posts: 37 Member
    Oh WOW, that looks wonderful. I have been soooo hungry for pizza but cant find one that is low fat/carb. I will def. try this, thanks for sharing.
  • amy_marie
    amy_marie Posts: 130 Member
    bump!
  • thisis4me
    thisis4me Posts: 219 Member
    BUMP!!:)
  • scott24
    scott24 Posts: 132
    Wanting to try this as well!
  • Brady_
    Brady_ Posts: 108 Member
    bumpyy
  • katapple
    katapple Posts: 1,108 Member
    bumping to try later!
  • beethedreamer
    beethedreamer Posts: 465 Member
    I've tried this and it tastes so yummy. I don't really like cooked cauliflower, but this didn't really taste like cauliflower especially with toppings. You get to eat a good sized amount for minimal calories. definitely worth trying :)
  • jkc2222
    jkc2222 Posts: 18 Member
    Looks great!
  • FutureFormerFatGurl
    FutureFormerFatGurl Posts: 32 Member
    Totally can't wait to try this!!
  • lilmisslanna
    lilmisslanna Posts: 104 Member
    yum... gonna bump for later
  • chambermuzic
    chambermuzic Posts: 11
    sounds yummy.
    Can't wait to try.
  • niclagi
    niclagi Posts: 177 Member
    looking forward to trying this
  • bizybeemom
    bizybeemom Posts: 84 Member
    That looks really good! Might have to try it!!!
  • IdaBetances
    IdaBetances Posts: 79 Member
    bump
  • seckler
    seckler Posts: 169 Member
    I can't wait to try this out!!
  • albragg
    albragg Posts: 55
    Just tried this tonight! Sooooo good!

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  • bettyboop573
    bettyboop573 Posts: 610 Member
    saving for later :)
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