Pizza often gives the impression of being greasy and unhealthy, but with a little creativity, it can indeed be transformed into a healthy and delicious high-fiber meal.
Low-carb diets have become popular in recent years. Even if not completely overturning the traditional food pyramid learned in the past, more and more people are becoming aware of the detrimental aspects of starch. Consuming too much starch not only leads to weight gain but also spikes blood sugar levels, which is especially concerning for people with diabetes. Because of this, the ketogenic diet has emerged. Cauliflower is often used in ketogenic diets, and this recipe utilizes cauliflower's characteristics to create a low-carb, high-fiber pizza.
Cauliflower has a texture somewhat like mashed potatoes, becoming sticky when mashed, making it easy to shape into patties. However, cauliflower remains a vegetable with a certain amount of moisture. Therefore, when making cauliflower pizza crust, it's crucial to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the cauliflower (this can be easily achieved using a piece of cheesecloth or a towel). This ensures a golden brown cauliflower crust when baked, and baking it a bit longer can achieve a slightly crispy texture.
After baking the crust, you can top it with various ingredients according to your preference. This time, I made a vegetarian version (egg and dairy-free), topping the pizza with tomato sauce, mushroom slices, fresh buffalo mozzarella, and arugula, resulting in a delicious creation. You can also add Italian ham, roasted chicken, spicy sausage, or even pineapple (apologies to Italians, Big Boy respects your culture, but I really enjoy pineapple on pizza) for different toppings. The variety is so vast that even if you eat it every day, it won't get boring. With such delicious yet guilt-free food, how can you resist trying it?
Ingredients (serve 2)
Cauliflower | 1 whole (about 800g) |
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Eggs | 1 bulb |
salt | 1 tsp |
Black pepper | to taste |
Tomato sauce | 100 g |
mushroom | 2 pieces |
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella | 100 g |
Rocket | Garnishing |
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