Tomato & Squash Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

The combination of squash, tomatoes and basil give this pizza a summery-fresh vibe. The cauliflower crust resembles a lower-carb Boboli crust with cruciferous undertones--it's soft and tender, but has very nice caramelization. If you can't find cauliflower rice, chop up a pound and a half of florets and process them in the food processor.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
2 pizzas
Nutrition Profile:
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Ingredients

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cauliflower rice

  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shredded (1/4 cup)

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 large egg

  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup (1/2-inch-thick) yellow squash slices (from 1 medium squash)

  • ½ cup (1/2-inch-thick) zucchini slices (from 1 medium zucchini)

  • 1 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce

  • ½ cup cherry tomato halves

  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Process cauliflower rice in a food processor until very finely chopped, 15 to 20 seconds. Place mixture in a kitchen towel, and squeeze dry. Place in a large bowl with Parmesan, cornstarch, egg and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella. Using your hands, combine thoroughly until dough comes together.

  2. Press Parmesan mixture into two (8-inch, 1/8-inch-thick) circles on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until browned and very dry, about 40 minutes. Remove crusts. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F.

  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over high. Add squash and zucchini and cook, stirring often, until lightly caramelized, about 3 minutes.

  4. Spread marinara sauce evenly over pizza crusts leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with remaining 1 1/4 cups mozzarella. Top with squash mixture and tomatoes. Bake at 450 degrees F until cheese is melted, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and salt. Cut each pizza into 6 slices.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229 Calories
14g Fat
13g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 slices
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g 30%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 557mg 24%
Calcium 367mg 28%
Potassium 515mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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