Vegan Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Transform your pizza nights with this flavorful Vegan Cauliflower Crust Pizza, a wholesome twist on a beloved classic! Crafted with a nutrient-packed cauliflower base, almond flour, and a flaxseed "egg," this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe creates a crispy, golden crust that’s as satisfying as it is healthy. Topped with zesty pizza sauce, gooey vegan mozzarella, fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes and bell peppers, and aromatic basil, every bite bursts with vibrant flavors. Perfect for a lighter yet indulgent meal, this vegan pizza is easy to make, entirely plant-based, and customizable to your favorite toppings. Ready in just an hour, it’s the ultimate guilt-free comfort food for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons Water (for flax egg)
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Vegan mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Bell pepper, sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Break the cauliflower into small florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
Transfer the cauliflower rice to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 5-6 minutes until softened.
Place the cooked cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water to create a flax egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
In a large bowl, combine the drained cauliflower rice, flax egg, almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt.
Mix well and form into a dough. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and shape into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
Brush the crust with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and firm.
Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top.
Sprinkle vegan mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
Top with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper slices.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the vegetables are tender.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper flakes.
Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your vegan cauliflower crust pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.0 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.7 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3932 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.4 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1738 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3395 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.
