The Blaze Pizza cauliflower crust is a great dish for people who undergo keto diet plan. It is low in carbohydrate so there is no need to feel guilty after eating a slice or two. Being non-gluten does not make this pizza taste bland. In fact, the cauliflower taste is not apparent in your palate at all. This recipe will help you recreating this healthy dish at home.
Ingredients
Crust
- A head of cauliflower, chopped (organic kind is preferable)
- A cup of mozzarella cheese, grated
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- A large size egg
- Salt
Toppings
- Pepperoni slices
- A cup of mozzarella cheese, grated
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- A teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil chopped cauliflower in salted water until tender. Drain from the water using cheesecloth or clean kitchen until the liquid has been removed.
- Mash the tender cauliflower until smooth (you can use food processor to do this task).
- Mix mashed cauliflower with mozzarella, Parmesan, and eggs until fully mixed.
- Move the cauliflower mixture to a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper. Form the mixture into a flat disk.
- Bake homemade Blaze Pizza cauliflower crust inside preheated oven for 20 minutes until the surface turns golden with dry edges.
- Take out from the oven and add toppings. Start with marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni slices, and seasonings to taste.
- Bake the pizza for another 10 minutes until the cheeses are melted.
- Scatter basil leaves over the hot pizza. Let it cool slightly for about 15 minutes before serving.
This recipe can help you replicating the taste of keto-friendly pizza found in a Blaze Pizza franchise. The crust is crispy with slight cheesy flavor. There is no need to worry about tasting raw cauliflower taste because it is masked from the boiling process and the cheeses. Of course, it is possible to add addition seasonings to the crust mixture before baking but being mindful of not going overboard with flavoring.
For toppings, any of your favorite savory ingredients is possible choice. Since the dish is leaning more toward light meal, though, it is recommended to choose mild flavored toppings. It can be kept strictly vegetarian by omitting pepperoni and replacing it with more vegetables such as mushroom, onion, and even arugula. Since the dish does not contain gluten, more people can munch on it including those with Celiac disease. The Blaze Pizza cauliflower crust is a recipe worthy to try at home.
