I usually think cauliflower dishes are soo much work and don’t taste that great, let’s be real. But I actually LIKED this one! Cauliflower Pesto Pizza with tons of garlic 😍🌬
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
2. In a large food processor, process the cauliflower into it is fine. I used just one cauliflower head which is why we ended up have left over pasta too – so I recommend cutting up 2 heads (of cauliflower!). I also do have to say this part is a pain in the ass if you try to take shortcuts like I did and put large pieces in the food processor. Cut them up first! Theeeeen one by one throw them in the machine.
4. Place the cauliflower into a large (microwaveable) bowl – I put it into 2 bowls – and microwave for 7 minutes, stir, and microwave for an additional 7 minutes. Then, let the cauliflower stand until cool enough to handle, 10-15 minutes.
5. The recipe I followed said to dump the cauliflower into a thin kitchen towel ehh but I don’t have the right towel for that. I just used a lot of paper towels. Like a lot. Wrapped it up, squeezed water out, unwrapped it, got more paper towel, wrapped it up, squeezed it out… You get it. Really get out as much as you can, as this is the key to a not-soggy crust (it works!).
6. Transfer the cauliflower back into a large mixing bowl and add in the minced garlic, garlic salt, oregano, pepper and 2/3 cup Parmesan (double the amount of using 2 heads of cauliflower). Stir until well combined and then add an egg white (or 2 if doubled, you get it) while mixing until well combined.
7. Divide the cauliflower into 2 balls, spread and mold it into a little crust shape.
8. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. I actually flipped it when it had 10 min left to get both sides looking a little golden brown.
9. While the pizza bakes, combine 1 container of Greek yogurt, a handful of basil and as much garlic as you like (I put a ton) in a small food processor (here I used my magic bullet instead) until smooth and creamy. Add in olive oil and continue mixing.
10. Once the pizza is cooked, remove them from the oven and put a coat of the pesto sauce you just made. Add some thin slices of fresh mozzarella, diced red onions, chopped green onions, and slices of tomato. (Obvi here you can add whatever topping you feel like adding.)
11. I put it in the oven again for just a couple minutes to warm everything up.
12. Take the pizza out of the open, top with some basil leaves. Fin!
Healthy and Homie 