Cauliflower Pizza Crust is the perfect option for anyone who is gluten-free, dairy-free, or on a paleo diet! It's packed with flavor, easy to make, and sturdy enough to hold all of your favorite pizza toppings.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
If you're looking for a healthier alternative for pizza night, this Cauliflower Crust Pizza is the perfect option! (It's also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower!)
Simple & Healthy Ingredients
The base of this healthy pizza crust is made with cauliflower rice, eggs, avocado oil, and coconut flour.
You can purchase pre-riced cauliflower to save time or make it yourself in the food processor! I have simple step by step instructions below.
Great for Dietary Restrictions
It's a great option for those with dietary restrictions because it's naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, paleo, and Whole30 friendly.
It's also a lighter low carb option compared to traditional pizza crust and much healthier than what you'll find in the grocery stores!
Delicious & Practical
And most importantly, this vegetable pizza crust is sturdy enough to hold all of your favorite pizza toppings. Plus, it's toddler approved and a great way to sneak in extra veggies!
🍴Ingredient Notes
- Cauliflower Rice - The main ingredient is fresh cauliflower rice. You'll need about ½ or ⅓ head of cauliflower to make 3 cups.
- Eggs - To bind the crust together without cheese, you'll need eggs.
- Basil - Fresh basil gives this crust a delicious flavor, but feel free to swap for about a ½ teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning, dried basil, or dried oregano.
- Coconut Flour - Do not swap for almond flour or any other gluten-free flour.
- Avocado Oil - You can also use extra virgin olive oil.
- Seasoning - To give the crust a little boost of flavor, you'll need salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Recipe Variations
- To easily change up the flavor of your pizza, swap the red sauce for white sauce or pesto. My Cashew Pesto would be amazing on this crust!
- Instead of one large pizza, try making two or three smaller crusts for individual servings. (Great for kids!)
- Skip the basil in the crust, and make a healthy buffalo chicken pizza by topping with shredded or chopped chicken breast, buffalo sauce, and dairy-free cheese.
- Do not swap the cauliflower rice for broccoli rice, I have a specific recipe if you would like to make a Broccoli Pizza Crust.
🍴Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Make Cauliflower Rice
Start by chopping the head of cauliflower in half and then cut one half into similarly sized pieces.
Add about 1 cup of roughly chopped cauliflower into the food processor. Pulse on and off until it becomes a “rice” consistency. Repeat until you have enough for the recipe!
Step 2: Make Pizza Dough
Next, add cauliflower rice, eggs, avocado oil, chopped basil, coconut flour, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper into a large bowl.
Use a spatula to stir together until it becomes a thick pasty consistency.
Step 3: Shape Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cauliflower pizza dough in the center. Use a spatula to carefully flatten out the crust into a circle.
Leave the edges a little higher for the crust.
Step 4: Bake Cauliflower Crust
Bake the cauliflower crust at 375 degrees for 25 minutes then remove from the oven and add the toppings of your choice. Place back in the oven for about 15-20 minutes.
Expert Tips
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper! This will prevent the pizza crust from sticking.
- To avoid a soggy pizza crust, you must bake the crust before adding on any toppings. This will ensure you have a nice crispy crust!
- Use a pizza cutter! It works great for making perfect pizza slices.
- Make sure the crust isn't too thick in the center because it will rise slightly in the oven. Press down with a silicone spatula.
Pizza Topping Suggestions
Feel free to get creative with the pizza toppings! I used Primal Kitchen Tomato Sauce, but you can make red sauce from scratch or use your favorite jarred sauce.
Although the crust is a great source of fiber and nutrients on its own, I love adding on extra vegetables too! My favorite toppings are chicken sausage, caramelized onions, kalamata olives, and sautéed bell peppers.
Here are some more topping ideas!
- Olives
- Roasted Broccoli
- Dairy-Free or Regular Shredded Cheese - Keep in mind, this would not be Whole30 or Paleo friendly.
- Cooked Ground Beef
- White Sauce
- Pesto Sauce
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Leftovers will store well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days!
I stack the slices in a large glass Tupperware container, you can place parchment paper between slices to keep them from touching. You can also wrap them in tin foil or a reusable wrap.
Just make sure it is an airtight container to ensure freshness.
To re-heat, I recommend baking the pizza slices for a few minutes in your oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe (Paleo & Dairy-Free)
Equipment
- 1 Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Cauliflower Rice
- 3 Eggs
- ⅓ Cup Roughly Chopped Basil
- ¼ Cup Coconut Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Topping Suggestions
- Pizza Sauce
- Sauteed Vegetables
- Dairy-Free Cheese
Instructions
Cauliflower Rice
- Start by chopping the head of cauliflower in half and then cut one half into similarly sized pieces.
- Add about 1 cup of roughly chopped cauliflower into the food processor. Pulse on and off until it becomes a “rice” consistency. Repeat until you have enough for the recipe!
Pizza Crust
- Next, add cauliflower rice, eggs, avocado oil, chopped basil, coconut flour, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper into a large bowl. Use a spatula to stir together until it becomes a thick pasty consistency.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cauliflower mixture in the center. Use a spatula to carefully flatten out the crust into a circle. Leave the edges a little higher for the crust.
- Bake the cauliflower crust at 375 degrees for 25 minutes then remove from the oven and add the sauce and toppings. Place back in the oven for about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper! This will prevent the pizza crust from sticking.
- To avoid a soggy pizza crust, you must bake the crust before adding on any toppings. This will ensure you have a nice crispy crust!
- Use a pizza cutter! It works great for making perfect pizza slices.
- Make sure the crust isn't too thick in the center because it will rise slightly in the oven. Press down with a silicone spatula.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Leftovers will store well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days! I stack the slices in a large glass Tupperware container, you can use parchment paper to keep them from touching. You can also wrap them in tin foil or a reusable wrap. To re-heat, I recommend baking the pizza slices for a few minutes in your oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.Nutrition
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