Keto Cauliflower Pizza Crust Food

KETO CAULIFLOWER CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a quarter sheet tray with parchment paper and lightly coat with olive oil. Set aside.
• Toss together the cauliflower pieces and 1 teaspoon salt. Wrap the cauliflower in a kitchen towel and wring out as much liquid as possible. Put the dried cauliflower in a large bowl and add in the eggs, mozzarella, flour, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, granulated garlic and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Mix the ingredients together to thoroughly combine. The mixture should hold together when you squeeze it in your hand. Evenly and firmly press the cauliflower into the prepared pan. Using a rubber spatula divide the crust in half horizontally and press the dough to either side so there is a 1/4-inch of space between the two crusts. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is brown around the edges and set.
• Remove the crust from the oven and, using the parchment paper, flip the crust over and then remove the parchment paper. Place the crust back in the oven and cook an additional 5 minutes or until the bottom begins to brown as well.
• Top the crusts with your desired toppings and bake again in the oven until finished. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

KETO PIZZA

Steps:

• If making your own plant-based cream, combine the ingredients for this with a pinch of salt and 60ml of water in a powerful blender and whizz until smooth. Add a little more water (up to 40ml) to help create the desired consistency, if needed.
• Heat the oven 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the cherry tomatoes, olive oil and a pinch of salt on a baking tray, toss well and spread into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 mins until the tomatoes are soft.
• Meanwhile, make the pizza crust. Microwave the cauliflower rice for 5 mins (or gently heat in a frying pan stirring regularly), then using a nut milk bag, cheesecloth or dish towel, wrap the cooked cauliflower and while it's still warm (but not too hot) squeeze out the water as hard as possible with your hands. Set aside for a few minutes, then squeeze out more water in the same way.
• Heat a frying pan over a medium heat, add the olive oil, herbs and cooked cauliflower, and stir for 5 mins. Take off the heat. Put the beaten eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Add the cooked cauliflower rice, coconut flour, milled flaxseed and nutritional yeast, and mix to combine.
• On a baking tray lined with baking parchment, shape the pizza crust into a rectangle (about 18 x 20cm). Do not spread it too thin because it will tear. Bake for 15-20 mins until the cauliflower crust is golden and feels dry to the touch.
• Remove the crust from the oven, add the cheese or cream, roasted cherry tomatoes and black olives. Bake for 5-10 mins until the edges are lightly golden and the toppings are piping hot. Add the rocket, freshly cracked black pepper and a drizzle of extra olive oil.