#GDRecipes: Cauliflower Pizza Crust

#GDRecipes: Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Original recipe found here on KeyIngredients.com

Since being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (GD), I've been blogging some of my new-found-favorite, low-carb recipes. I really love pizza and decided to try this recipe, an alternative to regular pizza crust.

And, to make a meal of it is REALLY easy! Just add some of my favorite homemade marinara sauce, then top with mozzarella cheese, veggies, and the meat of your choice. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked, mashed cauliflower
• 1 egg
• 1 cup low sodium mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried parsley

Yields one, 11" diameter crust: Serves 6. 

Directions

For Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 
2. Spray a pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray. 
3. In a bowl, combine cooked cauliflower, egg, and mozzarella. 
4. Spread the mixture out on the pan, pressing it evenly on the pan. 
5. Sprinkle evenly with oregano and parsley. 
6. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes. 

For Pizza:

1. Remove the pan from the oven. Add sauce, toppings (make sure any meat is precooked), and cheese. 
2. Place under a broiler at high heat, just until cheese is melted (about 2-3 minutes). 

Nutrition Facts

Of the entire recipe (one, 11" diameter crust)

Calories: 249

Total Fat: 23.5g

Total Carbohydrate: 9g

Protein: 39g
Fiber: 2g

Per Serving Size (1 slice, about 6 servings per batch)

Calories: 41.5

Total Fat: 4g

Total Carbohydrate: 1.5g

Protein: 6.5g

Fiber: <1 g

Watch out for more #GDRecipes in the future! I'm going to continue recording my successes here, not only for those looking for GD-friendly recipes but also for those who want to try healthy (and delicious) alternatives to processed foods!

Thanks for reading!