Low-Sugar Pesto Pizza
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- Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
PESTO:- 1 Cup fresh basil, packed- 1/4 Cup parmesan-reggiano- 1/4 Cup olive oil- 1 TBSP. pine nuts- 2 tsp. minced garlic- Salt and pepper to tastePIZZA CRUST:- 1 medium head of cauliflower- 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese- 1 large egg.
Make the pesto first:
1 In a food processor, combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times.
2. Add the garlic and cheese and pulse a few times more.
3. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
4. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Next, make the crust:
1. Break the cauliflower into florets (doesn't have to be perfect).
2. “Rice” the cauliflower by putting in the food processor and then microwaving that uncovered in the microwave for 6-8 minutes.
3. Combine 1 cup of the riced cauliflower with 1 egg, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and seasonings of your choice.
4. Spread evenly on a cast iron skillet.
5. Bake the crust WITH NO TOPPINGS at 450 degrees for about 12-15 minutes.
6. While baking, dice your tomato.
7. Remove pizza crust and sprinkle tomato slices and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake for another 8 minutes.
8. Allow to cool before slicing, and enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 3 servings of 2 pizza slices.
1 In a food processor, combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times.
2. Add the garlic and cheese and pulse a few times more.
3. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
4. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Next, make the crust:
1. Break the cauliflower into florets (doesn't have to be perfect).
2. “Rice” the cauliflower by putting in the food processor and then microwaving that uncovered in the microwave for 6-8 minutes.
3. Combine 1 cup of the riced cauliflower with 1 egg, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and seasonings of your choice.
4. Spread evenly on a cast iron skillet.
5. Bake the crust WITH NO TOPPINGS at 450 degrees for about 12-15 minutes.
6. While baking, dice your tomato.
7. Remove pizza crust and sprinkle tomato slices and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake for another 8 minutes.
8. Allow to cool before slicing, and enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 3 servings of 2 pizza slices.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 497.4
- Total Fat: 38.8 g
- Cholesterol: 182.8 mg
- Sodium: 983.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 25.7 g
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