Friday 18 July 2014

RECIPE: LOW CARB/SLIMMING WORLD FRIENDLY CAULIFLOWER PIZZA


After making these pizzas a few a times now, i feel like i finally know what i'm doing! I actually pre make my bases, so i made these yesterday afternoon for last nights dinner. The bases become a little harder so toppings tend to stay in place and don't become too soft, which I've found when bases are still warm. But it's all trial and error and each to their own. One thing is for certain though, these are incredible and ridiculously yummy! 
 
So if you fancy giving these a go too, then here's how...

For the base, you will need:

  • 1 cauliflower 
  • A sprinkle of Parmesan
  • Mozzarella as your HexA
  • Garlic (i used garlic salt)
  • Oregano 
  • 1 egg 
  • Tomato puree 

The first thing you need to do is pre heat your oven to 200C/410F. Then grate your cauliflower in to a microwaveable bowl. I've found that two full cups makes a reasonable size base. I ended up putting 4 in as i made two pizzas! This can be pretty messy so i put a tea towel down too. When you've finished grating, put a plate over the bowl and place in the microwave for about 5 minutes. 


Once your cauliflower has finished cooking, place it on a dry tea towel to cool down. You'll need to squeeze (really squeeze!) the moisture out afterwards so be careful and make sure it's cooled down enough to do this. I got my baking trays ready whilst i waited, i recommend using grease proof paper with a couple of sprays of fry light to avoid sticking.


Once you've removed all the water, place the cauliflower in a bowl along with your other ingredients. When this is all mixed together place on your grease proof paper and flatten in to a base like shape. Round off the edges too! Pop in the oven for approx 15/20 mins, or until slightly golden brown. I don't fully cook the bases as they'll continue to cook once the toppings are on. 


Now time for the toppings! You can put whatever you like on, but i wanted to make mine relatively healthy. Add the tomato puree to your base and spread across, i added a little more oregano to as well. Don't forget to add your cheeses on top too! Pop in the oven on the same temp as before until all the cheese has melted.  I tend to cook my toppings in a frying pan for a few mins before just to get them started too!

Et voila! These are seriously so good and it's so nice to enjoy a pizza and not worry about eating a million calories. This pizza would be free when using Mozzarella as your HexA and add a couple of syns for Parmesan. I also worked this out to be about 500 cals for the whole thing if you're counting calories! Deffo give these a go, i promise you won't be disappointed! Enjoy!

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16 comments

  1. Okay... Definitely trying this. I was convinced these were just one of those things that pretentiously healthy people made and in reality they probably tasted like crap - buttt, you have convinced me otherwise, haha! It looks DELICIOUS!

    Sam | Tiny Paint Pot xx

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  2. This looks DAMN fine! Not sure if my mediocre cooking skillz can cope with the base but I might try this at the weekend. Miss youuuu girl. xx

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  3. This looks absolutely delicious! I'm definitely going to give it go this weekend :) xxx

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  4. im so impressed! the best pizza i've ever made was frozen. looks delicious though!

    xo Julianne
    http://reallifesurreallife.blogspot.com

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  5. that honestly looks so nice x
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  6. Ah gosh this is right up my street. On my cooking list!
    Sophie
    x

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  7. Oh myyy dayssss that looks incredible!! So going to try and make this! xx

    fashiontatt.blogspot.com

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  8. I love making my own pizza's, it's such a good healthier alternative, although none of mine have turned out as good as this!!

    The Velvet Black // UK Style, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

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  9. This just looks so so so, darn scrummy! x

    holljc.blogspot.co.uk

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  10. This looks amazing and I've seen a lot of alternative pizza recipes lately. Will give this a go x

    llyloves.blogspot.co.uk

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  11. This looks so yummy! I really want to try making an alternative-dough pizza!
    Daniella x

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  12. Wowzer! this looks amazing! Deff gonna have to try this out.

    Nadia
    The Girl Who Looks Like a Cake

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  13. can't wait to give this a go! I've been thinking of experimenting with cauliflower for weeks buy was a little scared it would go wrong... ive got one in the fridge ready!! here goes!!

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  14. This looks delicious. I'm such a pizza lover but have recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, so this is literally amazing. I can eat this and not get ill, hurray!! xxxx

    Alana Says…//www.alana-says.blogspot.co.uk//Fashion and lifestyle blog

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