This Healthy Alternative Pizza Crust is sure to Please!
Transform hum-drum pizza night into a culinary feast with this gourmet variation on a pizza crust! Delicious and easy to make, this gluten free cauliflower pizza crust gains it’s crunch from the grill, not your oven – something to be appreciated on hot summer nights. Top with Grilled Peach & Corn Salsa and optional toppings provided, or get creative and think of your own! This delicious recipe can be served as a main dish or an appetizer. Pairs equally well with Reds or Cypher’s lighter side. SAM ZinPunk recommends Ethereal White Wine, Evanescence Rosé, Theory Z, or Fifth Element.
BBQ Cauliflower Pizza
Amazing gluten free alternative to traditional pizza crust. Cooked on the grill, the cauliflower crust provides a crunchy base to your favorite sauce and toppings.
Equipment
- Food Processor or Blender
Ingredients
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
- 1 Head of Cauliflower
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Dash of Pepper
- 1/2 cup Ground Flax Seeds
- 1 Large Egg
Optional Pizza Toppings
- White Anchovies (Boquerones)
- Power Greens
- Arugula
- Flat Italian Parsley - chopped
- Shaved Parmesan
- Figs Infused White Balsamic Vinegar
- Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high.
- Pre-fold four sheets of aluminum foil to approximately 6-8" wide. Spray with cooking oil.
- Puree cauliflower in a food processor until finely ground. A good blender will also do the trick.
- Cook ground cauliflower, water, and salt together in a skillet over medium-high heat until most of the water evaporates (5 to 6 minutes). Drain excess water of out pan. Should have about 1 1/2 cups cauliflower pulp.
- Stir cauliflower, egg, salt, flax seeds, and pepper together in a bowl to form a soft dough.
- Gather dough into a ball and place in the center of the prepared aluminum foil. Press dough into circle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Place the crusts (with aluminum foil underneath) on a grill pan and put on the grill for about 20 minutes.
- Check often as each grill is different and cook time will vary. The crust is done when it's golden brown and the moisture has left. Remove from grill.
- Slide a metal spatula under crust to ensure the crust is not stuck to the aluminum foil. Cool and turn crust over before adding grilled peach salsa.
- Place pizzas back on the grill for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Remove and add remaining optional ingredients.
Notes
* Check pizzas often so they don’t overcook.
