Low Carb Pizza Marinara
Delight your taste buds with this guilt-free, Low Carb Pizza Marinara, a wholesome twist on the classic Italian favorite! Featuring a cauliflower-based crust that's golden and perfectly crisp, this recipe is packed with flavor while keeping carbs to a minimum. The homemade marinara sauce is simmered with olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil for an irresistible, aromatic touch. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella, zesty Parmesan, and sliced cherry tomatoes, this pizza is the ultimate low-carb comfort food that doesn’t skimp on indulgence. Ideal for a quick family dinner or a tasty meal prep option, this recipe is ready in under an hour and serves up the perfect balance of health and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup Grated mozzarella (for topping)
- 6 pieces Cherry tomatoes, sliced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the cauliflower into florets and blitz in a food processor until fine. Steam or microwave for about 8 minutes until soft. Allow it to cool, then transfer to a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
In a large bowl, mix the cauliflower with the egg, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until well combined. Form the mixture into a flat, round base on the prepared baking sheet, pressing it out evenly.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until it is golden brown and firm.
While the crust is baking, prepare the marinara sauce. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the fresh basil leaves and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the crust is ready, spread the marinara sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Scatter slices of cherry tomatoes over the cheese.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your low-carb pizza marinara.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 6056 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 76.1 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1706 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3390 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
