Ingredients for Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

• 1 small head of cauliflower (about 450g ), coarsely chopped

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 150g grated Parmesan (about 90g )

• 90g finely ground almond meal or almond flour

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

• 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 230g shredded part-skim mozzarella (about 140g ), divided

• Vegetable oil (for brushing)

• 1/2 cup marinara sauce

• 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn

• 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)

• A pizza stone and peel, or 2 baking sheets

Arrange a rack in middle of oven; place pizza stone or inverted (if rimmed) baking sheet on rack. Preheat to 218°C.

Working in batches if needed, pulse cauliflower in a food processor fitted with the blade, or grate using the medium holes of a box grater, until fine crumbs form and are rice-like in texture. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and tightly squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.

Mix cauliflower, egg, Parmesan, almond meal, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until mixture holds together when pinched.

Line pizza peel or second baking sheet with parchment paper; generously brush with oil. Form cauliflower mixture into a 12" circle with your hands on parchment. Using a rolling pin, make thickness as even as possible. Carefully slide parchment onto preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.

Bake cauliflower crust until golden brown and firm to the touch, rotating halfway through, 20–22 minutes.

Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 300ml mozzarella. Top with sauce, using the back of a spoon to spread over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 60ml mozzarella.

Slide pizza back onto pizza stone or baking sheet and continue to bake until bubbly and browned in spots, 5–7 minutes. Top with basil and red pepper, if using. Let sit 5 minutes, then cut into 6–8 wedges.

Pizza can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to a resealable container and chill. Reheat in a 177°C oven until warmed through.

Disclaimer

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