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Prosciutto and Arugula Cauliflower Crust Pizza

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  • Author: Lindsay Pleskot
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pizza (10-12 inch) 1x

Description

Now I don’t think cauliflower is a replacement for real pizza, BUT, this crust is surprisingly delicious, crispy and equally as good in my opinion! Try it out for your next pizza night!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium sized head of cauliflower (approx. 2 to 3 cups once processed), washed and cut into bite sized pieces, florets only, stem cut off
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 –1/4 tsp chili flakes *optional if you like spice
  • 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese + 1/3 cup to be used later on
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce of tomato sauce
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 75 g prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil * for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush lightly with avocado oil or other high heat cooking oil so that the crust doesn’t stick.
  3. Place the cauliflower pieces in a food processor (if you have a small one you will need to do multiple batches). Pulse the food processor until the cauliflower is in small grain-like granules.
  4. Place the cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl and microwave, covered for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Dump cauliflower onto a clean tea towel and allow to cool. Once cool enough to handle, ring out as much water as possible. This step is key to make sure you don’t end up with a soggy, crumbly crust.
  6. Add cauliflower to a medium-sized mixing bowl along with the salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili flakes, parmesan, mozzarella and egg. Use a fork or your hands to mix to combine well.
  7. Once combined, press the crust into a ball and then press onto your prepared baking sheet into your preferred pizza shape.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the crust becoms a nice golden brown and bubbles a bit.
  9. Remove from the oven and add the pizza sauce, tomato, prosciutto, basil and last 1/3 cup mozzarella.
  10. Return to the oven to bake another 5 minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to allow crust to set a bit.
  12. Top with arugula and finish by drizzling with olive oil and a pinch of coarse salt if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://www.lindsaypleskot.com/prosciutto-arugula-cauliflower-crust-pizza/