Pizza...guilt free...

KatySW658
KatySW658 Posts: 24
edited November 10 in Recipes
I returned to work on Monday and have been trying to eat healthier. Saturday is normally my day off, however, I use Pintrest a lot and came across an alternative to a normal pizza base...cauliflower.

I was fairly skeptical, but this was delish and would recommend to anyone. I would advise, if your doing this recipe, you make sure you bake the base for a good 30 minutes. Mine turned out fairly good.

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http://brunchtimebaker.com/2014/03/30/magimix-food-processor-review-the-best-low-carb-cauliflower-pizza-crust-recipe/

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  • CariJean64
    CariJean64 Posts: 297 Member
    I've seen that, and wondered about it. Thanks for the tip!
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    CariJean64 wrote: »
    I've seen that, and wondered about it. Thanks for the tip!

    I had looked at it for a while before trying. Totally worth it! Enjoy :D xxx
  • m4ndela
    m4ndela Posts: 10 Member
    Looks amazing! Do you add water to the cauliflower when you microwave it?
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    m4ndela wrote: »
    Looks amazing! Do you add water to the cauliflower when you microwave it?

    It smells so good when baking. No, just into a bowl and into the microwave...there is a lot of water that comes out of the cauliflower itself. Xxx
  • Jemoules
    Jemoules Posts: 18 Member
    Awesome recipe! Am going to try it out - shopping day tomorrow so will make sure I get some cauliflower and cheese o:):+1:
  • lharris6993
    lharris6993 Posts: 7 Member
    How many calories?
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    lharris6993 wrote: »
    How many calories?

    I'm curious, too. I make my own dough, so I don't feel guilt at all. But I'm curious about the calorie difference.
  • ladydeee12
    ladydeee12 Posts: 1 Member
    How do you make it.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    edited January 2015
    TheVirgoddess wrote: »
    lharris6993 wrote: »
    How many calories?

    I'm curious, too. I make my own dough, so I don't feel guilt at all. But I'm curious about the calorie difference.

    Curious too. I ate real pizza last night with no guilt. If there isn't a significant calorie difference I'm not on board.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    TheVirgoddess wrote: »
    lharris6993 wrote: »
    How many calories?

    I'm curious, too. I make my own dough, so I don't feel guilt at all. But I'm curious about the calorie difference.

    Curious too. I ate real pizza last night with no guilt. If there isn't a significant calorie difference I'm not on board.

    Exactly.
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    MomOfOneGirl1995 wrote: »
    funny thing, I had NO GUILT eating my pizza hut pizza tonight. It was delish!

    Pizza Hut pizza is meh. Too greasy and salty. The little places are the best.

    Will try this. I think I had it pinned already. But when I really want pizza, I want the dough too.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    MomOfOneGirl1995 wrote: »
    SuggaD wrote: »
    MomOfOneGirl1995 wrote: »
    funny thing, I had NO GUILT eating my pizza hut pizza tonight. It was delish!

    Pizza Hut pizza is meh. Too greasy and salty. The little places are the best.

    Will try this. I think I had it pinned already. But when I really want pizza, I want the dough too.

    I needed to have it delivered...and we don't have any small places by where I live...and I like Pizza Hut pizza...

    Not a single mom and pop pizza place? You should open your own. You'll make bank.
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    edited January 2015
    I always put recipes into MFP, and my normal basic pizza dough which make the same serving of pizza has 390 calories and 69 g of carbs. This recipe here had 174 calories for the serving and 16g of carbs.

    I'm not saying it's any better than a proper pizza dough, just a little healthier and a good alternative if your craving pizza but like me do feel a little guilty afterwards!

    Xxx
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    ladydeee12 wrote: »
    How do you make it.

    The recipe and ingredients are on this website:
    http://brunchtimebaker.com/2014/03/30/magimix-food-processor-review-the-best-low-carb-cauliflower-pizza-crust-recipe/

    Xxx
  • LAMCDylan
    LAMCDylan Posts: 1,218 Member
    You can get a big portabella mushroom and stuff the top with pizza toppings too. Put it into the oven and you got a pizza.
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    LAMCDylan wrote: »
    You can get a big portabella mushroom and stuff the top with pizza toppings too. Put it into the oven and you got a pizza.

    I like doing that, or taking beef tomatoes and building pizza stacks. Xxx
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    There's a bigger problem if eating makes you feel guilty!
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    There's a bigger problem if eating makes you feel guilty!

    It's just nice to have a healthy, tasty alternative that I can have that has a little less calories and carbs, allowing me to stick to my goals. Xxx
  • Jemoules
    Jemoules Posts: 18 Member
    Sounds yum Katy!
  • oORosadaOo
    oORosadaOo Posts: 97 Member
    If I can save a few hundred calories to have spares for wine and dessert I'm on board! Thanks for sharing!
  • Trukngrl
    Trukngrl Posts: 106 Member
    bump
  • desika8787
    desika8787 Posts: 99 Member
    edited January 2015
    Thanks for sharing it sounds wonderful! especially because I love cauliflower :smiley: I don't have a micro, therefore I hope it also work when I steam it for a couple of minutes in a strainer...
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    desika8787 wrote: »
    Thanks for sharing it sounds wonderful! especially because I love cauliflower :smiley: I don't have a micro, therefore I hope it also work when I steam it for a couple of minutes in a strainer...

    I think steaming it would work just as well, it's really just to get rid of the water from the cauliflower. Hope it works :D
    Xxx
  • desika8787
    desika8787 Posts: 99 Member
    KatySW658 wrote: »
    desika8787 wrote: »
    Thanks for sharing it sounds wonderful! especially because I love cauliflower :smiley: I don't have a micro, therefore I hope it also work when I steam it for a couple of minutes in a strainer...

    I think steaming it would work just as well, it's really just to get rid of the water from the cauliflower. Hope it works :D
    Xxx

    I'll post the steaming result :smile:
  • cheeftaylor
    cheeftaylor Posts: 25 Member
    I've seen this recipe too and have wondered whether it was any good - I have confirmation, thanks! I shall try it out tomorrow......
  • LazyNightOwl
    LazyNightOwl Posts: 166 Member
    desika8787 wrote: »
    KatySW658 wrote: »
    desika8787 wrote: »
    Thanks for sharing it sounds wonderful! especially because I love cauliflower :smiley: I don't have a micro, therefore I hope it also work when I steam it for a couple of minutes in a strainer...

    I think steaming it would work just as well, it's really just to get rid of the water from the cauliflower. Hope it works :D
    Xxx

    I'll post the steaming result :smile:

    I read the comments on the link as I have been microwave free for a little over a year and wanted to try this recipe myself. There was a comment (yay!) from a woman who steamed her and it added too much water; she couldn't get it dry enough to work. The author replied suggesting to blend the cauliflower first then place it in a deep dish and cover in the over for 10-15 minutes.
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    I think steaming it would work just as well, it's really just to get rid of the water from the cauliflower. Hope it works :D
    Xxx[/quote]

    I'll post the steaming result :smile: [/quote]

    I read the comments on the link as I have been microwave free for a little over a year and wanted to try this recipe myself. There was a comment (yay!) from a woman who steamed her and it added too much water; she couldn't get it dry enough to work. The author replied suggesting to blend the cauliflower first then place it in a deep dish and cover in the over for 10-15 minutes.[/quote]

    It might be worth trying to place the cauliflower in a bowl and over a pan with boiled water just to heat up the cauliflower...see if that helps. Thanks for the advice, I never thought but I suppose the idea is to get rid of water...not add it in. xxx
  • desika8787
    desika8787 Posts: 99 Member
    kuuipo83jen and KatySW658 thanks a lot for your advice! :blush: I'll try the idea with the heating up in a "double bowl" :smile:
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    I love, love, love pizza, especially with good crust, so I won't ever replace that. However, I also love cauliflower and have been curious about trying this, more as a way to get more cauliflower onto my plate than a way to get less real pizza!
  • KatySW658
    KatySW658 Posts: 24
    Velum_cado wrote: »
    I love, love, love pizza, especially with good crust, so I won't ever replace that. However, I also love cauliflower and have been curious about trying this, more as a way to get more cauliflower onto my plate than a way to get less real pizza!

    Everything is worth a try...you might really like it! And if you don't, then at least you will know and will have tried. I find it tasty but it might not be for everyone. It will never replace a proper pizza dough, but its a good alternative. xxx
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