You won't believe it's cauliflower pizza crust! - Page 9

Salamander · 02-27-2008, 08:22 PM

Hi Cleo,

I made this tonight and it was delicious!

Thanks so much! I had 1/4 of the pizza , along with some crockpot chicken and I was quite satisfied! I have leftovers for lunch for the rest of the week and my coworkers will be surprised when I show it to them!

Salamander

LaurieRobo · 02-28-2008, 07:07 AM

Finally made this last night... YUMMO!

It is the best pizza substitution I have ever tried (and I've been lo-carbing for years).... It's a keeper!!!! I'll make a bunch of mini's this weekend to pop in the freezer for pizza anytime!!!

Better yet - finally cold pizza for breakfast that I could eat with my hands!!!!!! Breakfast doen't get any better than with COLD PIZZA!!!

Hot Tamale · 02-28-2008, 07:18 AM

Chick peas would make it a falafel-style crust. YUM!!!!!
You could make a tahini-based sauce and put diced tomatoes and feta cheese on it...
(I'm gonna faint!)

PS - Just had 2 small pieces of "pizza" for breakfast. I'm full and happy!

Determinedtolose · 02-28-2008, 07:31 AM

What about a breakfast pizza!!! That would be good!

BarbDe · 02-28-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

What about a breakfast pizza!!! That would be good!

I was thinking about that too....
hmmmm

PrettyPaula · 02-28-2008, 10:26 AM

Anyone come up with the measurements in ounces yet at all or grams??

PrettyPaula · 02-28-2008, 10:31 AM

1 cup (about 5 ounces) cooked cauliflower, grated, riced or shredded
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
1 egg

scrap that!! found it, here it is for any other UK people ^

thanks cleo *smooch*

Tecnokitty · 02-28-2008, 10:32 AM

Hey Paula, 1 cup = 8 Oz but if you ever need conversions just type what you need to know into google and it will come right up for you

Tecnokitty · 02-28-2008, 10:33 AM

Guess google was wrong..lol

Dedicated · 02-28-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tecnokitty

Guess google was wrong..lol

I thought a cup was 8 oz maybe it translates different

AlliCat · 02-28-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dedicated

I thought a cup was 8 oz maybe it translates different

I believe that only relates to liquid. However, I could be wrong...won't be the first time. I know Alton Brown prefers to cook according to weight. He says it's more accurate.

cleochatra · 02-28-2008, 12:32 PM

I used a scientific scale to weigh the foods while I cooked, but I am willing to stand corrected if someone else has other numerical values. I don't pack food down, so that could account for differences in weights?

emeraldskye · 02-28-2008, 01:11 PM

I used 4 ozs of mozza. It turned out great! It was stable enough that I was able to eat it with my hands.

Tecnokitty · 02-28-2008, 01:58 PM

I've been just guesstimating it since The bag has 2 cups I just use about half. Oh man, if it comes out good with only half of that I have enough to make another one!!!!!! Thanks emeraldskye!

Soobee · 02-28-2008, 02:03 PM

Usually the 8 oz bags of shredded mozzerella say there are 2 cups in them. I know the old adage is a pint to a pound, but I think the bag measurements are more accurate in this case. 1 cup is 4 oz of shredded cheese.

threegirls · 02-28-2008, 04:03 PM

Yum, yum, yum...I made this last night and thought it was awesome! Thanks for giving us this recipe!!!!!

cleochatra · 02-28-2008, 04:04 PM

Thanks for your feedback regarding the recipe! I am so glad you like it!

spartan488to300 · 02-28-2008, 04:20 PM

OK big trouble I bought 3 bags of frozen cauli at meijer today so I have lots of chances at getting it right tommorow tell you how it turns out

cleochatra · 02-28-2008, 04:24 PM

Just don't OD on cauliflower! I don't want to read about you on the news.

spartan488to300 · 02-28-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cleochatra

Just don't OD on cauliflower! I don't want to read about you on the news.

lol no I told my wife I could only try it once a day cause if it didn't turn out the carbs dont go away and she said " If you think I am eating cauliflour crust your nuts " lol I am in canada so when I go to detroit things are so cheap I buy a lot of everything lol

cleochatra · 02-28-2008, 05:00 PM

Cool! I know I had a hard time finding three bags of cauliflower in one store. I brought them all home and then was too tired to cook! LOL The pizza keeps well, so it's just as good the next day!

My kids said the same thing, and then they ate all of my pizza. The good thing is it's pretty quick to make more. Making a real dough with yeast is a lot more time and effort. This is just nuking cauli in the microwave, shredding it (or processing it) and then mixing it with the egg and cheese. It has to be easy, or I couldn't make it.

I'm not technical. LOL

spartan488to300 · 02-28-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cleochatra

Cool! I know I had a hard time finding three bags of cauliflower in one store. I brought them all home and then was too tired to cook! LOL The pizza keeps well, so it's just as good the next day!

My kids said the same thing, and then they ate all of my pizza. The good thing is it's pretty quick to make more. Making a real dough with yeast is a lot more time and effort. This is just nuking cauli in the microwave, shredding it (or processing it) and then mixing it with the egg and cheese. It has to be easy, or I couldn't make it.

I'm not technical. LOL

Yeah right your not technical I still am working on getting the opppsiies right remember

cleochatra · 02-28-2008, 05:36 PM

LOL! I had oopsies come out flat today (I know what I did wrong, though).

My little one came in and said, "Are those your rolls?" I nodded. She said, "Now I know why you call those OOPSIES!"

spartan488to300 · 02-28-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cleochatra

LOL! I had oopsies come out flat today (I know what I did wrong, though).

My little one came in and said, "Are those your rolls?" I nodded. She said, "Now I know why you call those OOPSIES!"

lmao thats tooo cute

seriouschick · 02-28-2008, 07:52 PM

I've made many, many LC pizza crusts/dishes. I made this tonight and it was sensational. Very, very good and I could easily pick it up with my hands. This is a keeper.

retroworx · 02-28-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by crmcdonald

Retroworx: Thanks for the link. This looks like a really neat web site. Did you make the pizza with the freeze-dried cauliflower? Carol

Hey there, Carol:

Haven't tried the pizza with the freeze-dried cauli yet because I have been out of town while this thread has been developing, but I'm definitely gonna give it a whirl when I get back. I'm considering that the freeze-dried might make an even crispier crust than the fresh or frozen because I can control the moisture level.

Yes, the Emergency Essentials site does have some interesting stuff for us low carbers, including peanut powder/flour. I believe that it was KevinPA who directed me to this site a while back. I find that the freeze-dried cauliflower "pearls" as they call them are the closest thing to popcorn in consistency and crunch that I have found -- just grab a handful from the can and sprinkle with your favorite popcorn seasoning or butter and you're all primed for some comforting repetitive hand-to-mouth snacking

-Retro

TuscanGirl · 02-29-2008, 06:28 AM

Is this the one you use?
Provident Pantry® Freeze Dried Cauliflower Pearls

I love the idea of using them for popcorn!

02-28-2008, 05:00 PM	#261
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,937 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Cool! I know I had a hard time finding three bags of cauliflower in one store. I brought them all home and then was too tired to cook! LOL The pizza keeps well, so it's just as good the next day! My kids said the same thing, and then they ate all of my pizza. The good thing is it's pretty quick to make more. Making a real dough with yeast is a lot more time and effort. This is just nuking cauli in the microwave, shredding it (or processing it) and then mixing it with the egg and cheese. It has to be easy, or I couldn't make it. I'm not technical. LOL __________________ National Low-Carb Examiner Columnist The Lighter Side of Low Carb blog HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

02-27-2008, 08:22 PM	#241
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ravensdale, WA Posts: 202 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 120/113/110- 5'1" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restarted Feb 08	Hi Cleo, I made this tonight and it was delicious! Thanks so much! I had 1/4 of the pizza , along with some crockpot chicken and I was quite satisfied! I have leftovers for lunch for the rest of the week and my coworkers will be surprised when I show it to them! Salamander

02-28-2008, 07:07 AM	#242
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 760 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Pregnancy High 237 175/155/150-155 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	Finally made this last night... YUMMO! It is the best pizza substitution I have ever tried (and I've been lo-carbing for years).... It's a keeper!!!! I'll make a bunch of mini's this weekend to pop in the freezer for pizza anytime!!! Better yet - finally cold pizza for breakfast that I could eat with my hands!!!!!! Breakfast doen't get any better than with COLD PIZZA!!!

02-28-2008, 07:18 AM	#243
Hot Tamale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,412 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 375/314.7/175 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: every 24 hours...	Chick peas would make it a falafel-style crust. YUM!!!!! You could make a tahini-based sauce and put diced tomatoes and feta cheese on it... (I'm gonna faint!) PS - Just had 2 small pieces of "pizza" for breakfast. I'm full and happy!

02-28-2008, 07:31 AM	#244
Determinedtolose Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 10,028 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: 243/197/160 or 150 WOE: Atkins/ mod Fat, mod pro, low carb/Stillmans Start Date: Start: 4/07. 5lbs by 12/2008, 150/160 by 4/09	What about a breakfast pizza!!! That would be good!

02-28-2008, 10:26 AM	#246
PrettyPaula Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 787 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: PrettyPaula Stats: 5ft 9" 216.8/213.2/165 WOE: Atkins <20g carbs Start Date: Dec 2008	Anyone come up with the measurements in ounces yet at all or grams??

02-28-2008, 10:31 AM	#247
PrettyPaula Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 787 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: PrettyPaula Stats: 5ft 9" 216.8/213.2/165 WOE: Atkins <20g carbs Start Date: Dec 2008	1 cup (about 5 ounces) cooked cauliflower, grated, riced or shredded 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces) 1 egg scrap that!! found it, here it is for any other UK people ^ thanks cleo smooch

02-28-2008, 10:32 AM	#248
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,473 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: Before: 222/125/150 After baby/Now:241/161/160-165 WOE: Atkins 72 Maint., I'm 5'7", 34 years old Start Date: restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	Hey Paula, 1 cup = 8 Oz but if you ever need conversions just type what you need to know into google and it will come right up for you

02-28-2008, 10:33 AM	#249
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,473 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: Before: 222/125/150 After baby/Now:241/161/160-165 WOE: Atkins 72 Maint., I'm 5'7", 34 years old Start Date: restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	Guess google was wrong..lol

02-28-2008, 12:32 PM	#252
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,937 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	I used a scientific scale to weigh the foods while I cooked, but I am willing to stand corrected if someone else has other numerical values. I don't pack food down, so that could account for differences in weights?

02-28-2008, 01:11 PM	#253
emeraldskye Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 3,380 Gallery: emeraldskye	I used 4 ozs of mozza. It turned out great! It was stable enough that I was able to eat it with my hands.

02-28-2008, 01:58 PM	#254
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,473 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: Before: 222/125/150 After baby/Now:241/161/160-165 WOE: Atkins 72 Maint., I'm 5'7", 34 years old Start Date: restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	I've been just guesstimating it since The bag has 2 cups I just use about half. Oh man, if it comes out good with only half of that I have enough to make another one!!!!!! Thanks emeraldskye!

02-28-2008, 02:03 PM	#255
Soobee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,022 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	Usually the 8 oz bags of shredded mozzerella say there are 2 cups in them. I know the old adage is a pint to a pound, but I think the bag measurements are more accurate in this case. 1 cup is 4 oz of shredded cheese.

02-28-2008, 04:03 PM	#256
threegirls Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 38 Gallery: threegirls Stats: 244all time high/201/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 2007	Yum, yum, yum...I made this last night and thought it was awesome! Thanks for giving us this recipe!!!!!

02-28-2008, 04:04 PM	#257
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,937 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Thanks for your feedback regarding the recipe! I am so glad you like it!

02-28-2008, 04:20 PM	#258
spartan488to300 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Windsor,Ontario,canada Posts: 71 Gallery: spartan488to300 Stats: 488/446.5/200 WOE: Low Carb in general / with healthy fats mostly :) Start Date: Feb 25th 2008	OK big trouble I bought 3 bags of frozen cauli at meijer today so I have lots of chances at getting it right tommorow tell you how it turns out

02-28-2008, 04:24 PM	#259
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,937 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Just don't OD on cauliflower! I don't want to read about you on the news.

02-28-2008, 05:36 PM	#263
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,937 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	LOL! I had oopsies come out flat today (I know what I did wrong, though). My little one came in and said, "Are those your rolls?" I nodded. She said, "Now I know why you call those OOPSIES!"

02-28-2008, 07:52 PM	#265
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,259 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/166/150 (5'9") WOE: WW Momentum plan Start Date: May 2006	I've made many, many LC pizza crusts/dishes. I made this tonight and it was sensational. Very, very good and I could easily pick it up with my hands. This is a keeper.

02-29-2008, 06:28 AM	#267
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 22,317 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Is this the one you use? Provident Pantry® Freeze Dried Cauliflower Pearls I love the idea of using them for popcorn!