Cauliflower Crust Pizza

I tried this recipe out tonight and it was delicious and surprisingly didn't taste too far off from regular pizza. I added Trader Joe's chicken sausage, onion, and garlic and it was so good! This isn't exactly a low fat food but it is loaded with protein, low in carbs, and gluten free!


Makes 4 servings (2 servings if you're anything like me)

Ingredients:

1 C      cauliflower, cooked and processed in a food processor (I used a whole head of cauliflower)

2 C     shredded part-skim mozzarella 

2        egg whites

1/2 t  salt

1/2 t  pepper

1/2 t  dried basil

1/2 t  dried oregano

1/2 C pizza sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Grease a pizza pan or cookie sheet.
2. Cook cauliflower until soft. Process in a food processor. Pat with paper towels to absorb extra moisture. 
3. In a medium bowl, mix cauliflower, egg whites, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Add salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. 
4. Place mixture on cookie sheet and pat out evenly with your hands.
5. Before adding sauce and toppings, bake crust for 15 minutes at 450ºF.
6. Add sauce, remaining cheese, and toppings. Broil at high heat until cheese is melted (3-5 minutes). 

Nutrition Facts (for crust, sauce, and cheese):

Serving Size- 1/4 Pizza

160 calories, 12 g fat, 5 g carbs, 18 g protein, 1 g fiber