Chef John’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Name: Chef John’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cored and separated into florets; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 large egg; 57 grams fresh goat cheese; 14 grams finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 teaspoons salt; 118 milliliters water

Chef John’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust might be just the crust you are searching for. One serving contains 412 calories, 32g of protein, and 21g of fat. This recipe serves 1. This recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a pricey recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. A mixture of parmigiano-reggiano cheese, cayenne pepper, egg, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Puree cauliflower in a food processor until finely ground.

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Cauliflower

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Food Processor

Cook ground cauliflower, water, and salt together in a skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and most of the water evaporates, 5 to 6 minutes. Cool completely.

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Cauliflower

Water

Salt

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Frying Pan

Transfer cauliflower to the center of a clean dish towel. Wrap and squeeze tightly to remove all excess moisture. You should have about 1 1/2 cups cauliflower pulp.

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Cauliflower

Wrap

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Kitchen Towels

Stir cauliflower, goat cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl to form a soft dough. Gather dough into a ball and place in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Press dough into circle about 1/4-inch thick.

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Cayenne Pepper