You won't believe it's cauliflower pizza crust! - Page 3

Big Red · 02-25-2008, 09:50 AM

I rice my cauliflower in the food processor before I put it in the microwave. I save my knuckles that way. Works very well.

Thanks Cleo for the recipe. I will be trying it soon...

cleochatra · 02-25-2008, 09:52 AM

LOL!!! Man, you made a spankload of cauliflower, Barb. It looks fantastic-- for sure! Tell me what hubby says! My kids kept saying, "This is NOT cauliflower."

Big Red-- let me know when you try it!

critter34 · 02-25-2008, 09:53 AM

OMGosh I will be trying this.....THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cleochatra · 02-25-2008, 09:54 AM

Let me know what you think of it, ok?

I went to WalMart and they had only ONE bag in the entire store, so I actually had to go somewhere else, too. Cauliflower isn't in great demand, frozen-- save for when I want it.

My son said someone locally was using my recipe and bought all the cauliflower. lol

lil miss · 02-25-2008, 09:56 AM

Well, Cleo as I said you have made may day/week/lent etc. Then I got to thinkin....

I am realllllllly missing cheetoes, can you make some faux cheetoes up? HAHA j/k! I just think you are amazing and had to chuckle when I thought of all the other stuff I would love decent substitutes for!

cleochatra · 02-25-2008, 10:01 AM

lil miss- As awful as it probably is to come up with a lot of substitutes for generally unhealthy foods, I really enjoy it! To be able to eat things we've missed in the past is such a blessing. I really enjoy trying different things, and the pay off is when my family eats it, and then says, "what was that?" and then, "will you make more?"

That's when I know this is a lifestyle my kids can continue to enjoy into adulthood!

I have an idea for faux cheetos, but I'm not sure how much you might like it. Let me look into some things.

lil miss · 02-25-2008, 10:05 AM

Cleo, you are too sweet! I was just kidding about the cheetoes! Yanno, Jerry Seinfeld's wife just wrote a book about subbing in healthy stuff in mac n cheese etc. While I recognize that I am *trying* to get to "all" healthy eating I find nothing wrong with being able to put my burger on an oopsie or get to actually eat pizza with my family again! THOSE things, these inventions of yours, help me feel more "normal" and like one of the gang. Also, as you mentioned, WAY healthier for EVERYONE!

Look forward to your next experiment!

BarbDe · 02-25-2008, 10:14 AM

OK this small one I think is going to be hand hold-able.
Here is is after I flipped it over and broiled it

And here with the toppings.

BarbDe · 02-25-2008, 10:16 AM

Oh, and DS just got home. MIL is on her way over for "lunch" LOL. I can't wait to see what they say!

shykins · 02-25-2008, 10:40 AM

hmm see we dont have a broil setting on our ovens over here so unless i can use the grill i wont be able to do these <sigh>

BarbDe · 02-25-2008, 10:50 AM

UtahMama · 02-25-2008, 11:03 AM

Cleo...I thought I loved you for the Oopsie rolls but I didn't know what love was until I tried the cauliflower pizza! Wow! I ate two pieces and I'm hiding the rest! I was also able to pick it up and eat it. Just added some red pepper flakes and I was good to go.

thank you!

mac24312 · 02-25-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarbDe

OH MY!!!

Now..let me tell you all..If I was not married and I was about 10 years younger he could come and make my cauliflower pizza anytime he wants too!!

HUGS!!
Christina

lil miss · 02-25-2008, 11:46 AM

so Barbde, did hunky son like the pizza? He is TOO cute!

babydollsea · 02-25-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cleochatra

That second pizza, I went all-out (since I knew the recipe worked).

My Super Veggie Supreme was:

Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo
a little mozzarella
chopped, fresh tomato
sliced, fresh mushrooms
purple onion, chopped
jarred artichoke hearts, chopped
frozen spinach, thawed
green olives, sliced
chopped red bell pepper
a little more mozzarella
pine nuts

Bought the Cauliflower (I was not the one who bought it all

) But I am going to make this!!! (can't wait)

Determinedtolose · 02-25-2008, 12:03 PM

Do you have to grate it, or can you just smash it with potatoe smasher?

Just asking?

Determinedtolose · 02-25-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarbDe

Hey! That's exploitation. . . .of a good looking pizza!

LaurieRobo · 02-25-2008, 12:10 PM

Cleo...

mmmm... definately on this weeks menu!!!!

Bummer I used up all the frozen cauliflower saturday night for mashed caulflower.... This would have been a much better use!!!!

zomzom · 02-25-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shykins

hmm see we dont have a broil setting on our ovens over here so unless i can use the grill i wont be able to do these <sigh>

You can use the grill - a broiler in America is equivalent to a grill in England.

Big Red · 02-25-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarbDe

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac24312

OH MY!!!

Now..let me tell you all..If I was not married and I was about 10 years younger he could come and make my cauliflower pizza anytime he wants too!!

HUGS!!
Christina

Well I am married too and a lot older than he, but he can still come to my house and make pizza anytime he wants...

crmcdonald · 02-25-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

A few friends have been challenging me to come up with a solid, delicious pizza crust recipe that isn't too high in fat, doesn't cause cravings, and has a pretty darned good consistency.

I was hoping on the oopsie rolls as a 'batter/crust' of sorts, but saw that the results were extremely mixed.

Then it hit me... cauliflower. Yes. Cauliflower! I made this this afternoon... it is amazing!

Don't knock it until you try this! My husband is eating it faster than I can make it!

Recipe can be doubled.

You Won't Believe it's Cauliflower Pizza Crust

1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower**
1 egg
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2tsp fennel
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp parsley

pizza or alfredo sauce
toppings
mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees farenheit.

Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.

In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower, egg and mozzarella. Press evenly on the pan. Sprinkle evenly with fennel, oregano and parsley.

Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes (15-20 minutes if you double the recipe).

Remove the pan from the oven. To the crust, add sauce, then toppings and cheese.

Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted.

**I use frozen cauliflower prepared according to package directions. After cooked and slightly cooled, I shred cauliflower with a cheese grater, and then measure for the recipe. (Don't pack down the cup with cauliflower. Just fill it with a spoon or the cup itself.)

Cleochatra:You come up with the best ideas! It looks delicious! Instead of using a cheese grater to "rice" the cauliflower, would a food processor work? I only have a small processor but could do the cauliflower in batches. Carol

UtahMama · 02-25-2008, 12:55 PM

crmcdonald - I was afraid of shredding my fingers so I used my little food processor and it turned out great. I set it to shred for about 3-5 seconds as I didn't want it mushy.

UtahMama · 02-25-2008, 12:57 PM

oops...set it to grate not shred....but it was great!

Determinedtolose · 02-25-2008, 01:04 PM

Do you have to grate it or can you smash it? What's the difference?

marymc · 02-25-2008, 01:41 PM

Oh, Cleo!

marmi2 · 02-25-2008, 02:25 PM

cleo, what do you think about carbquik? why don't you use that for crust? I'm new to this and I've heard that carbquik is pretty good. Your thoughts please?

Hot Tamale · 02-25-2008, 02:53 PM

Food Porn Food Porn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DARN YOU ANYWAY, CLEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-25-2008, 10:01 AM	#66
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,296 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	lil miss- As awful as it probably is to come up with a lot of substitutes for generally unhealthy foods, I really enjoy it! To be able to eat things we've missed in the past is such a blessing. I really enjoy trying different things, and the pay off is when my family eats it, and then says, "what was that?" and then, "will you make more?" That's when I know this is a lifestyle my kids can continue to enjoy into adulthood! I have an idea for faux cheetos, but I'm not sure how much you might like it. Let me look into some things. __________________ National Low-Carb Examiner Columnist The Lighter Side of Low Carb blog Mid-Year Resolution Challenge member: 86 to lose/ 22 lost/ 64 pounds to go We Are Carbarella!

02-25-2008, 09:50 AM	#61
Big Red Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 246 Gallery: Big Red Stats: 5'8 tall, 47 years young, 174/165/145 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Started Atkins 2003- Re-started induction 01/03/08	I rice my cauliflower in the food processor before I put it in the microwave. I save my knuckles that way. Works very well. Thanks Cleo for the recipe. I will be trying it soon...

02-25-2008, 09:52 AM	#62
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,296 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	LOL!!! Man, you made a spankload of cauliflower, Barb. It looks fantastic-- for sure! Tell me what hubby says! My kids kept saying, "This is NOT cauliflower." Big Red-- let me know when you try it!

02-25-2008, 09:53 AM	#63
critter34 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Judsonia, Ar. Posts: 480 Gallery: critter34 Stats: 40 pounds and holding WOE: no starch, no sugars Start Date: started January 2004/ restarted June 5, 2006	OMGosh I will be trying this.....THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-25-2008, 09:54 AM	#64
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,296 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Let me know what you think of it, ok? I went to WalMart and they had only ONE bag in the entire store, so I actually had to go somewhere else, too. Cauliflower isn't in great demand, frozen-- save for when I want it. My son said someone locally was using my recipe and bought all the cauliflower. lol

02-25-2008, 09:56 AM	#65
lil miss Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,426 Gallery: lil miss	Well, Cleo as I said you have made may day/week/lent etc. Then I got to thinkin.... I am realllllllly missing cheetoes, can you make some faux cheetoes up? HAHA j/k! I just think you are amazing and had to chuckle when I thought of all the other stuff I would love decent substitutes for!

02-25-2008, 10:05 AM	#67
lil miss Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,426 Gallery: lil miss	Cleo, you are too sweet! I was just kidding about the cheetoes! Yanno, Jerry Seinfeld's wife just wrote a book about subbing in healthy stuff in mac n cheese etc. While I recognize that I am trying to get to "all" healthy eating I find nothing wrong with being able to put my burger on an oopsie or get to actually eat pizza with my family again! THOSE things, these inventions of yours, help me feel more "normal" and like one of the gang. Also, as you mentioned, WAY healthier for EVERYONE! Look forward to your next experiment!

02-25-2008, 10:14 AM	#68
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,334 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	OK this small one I think is going to be hand hold-able. Here is is after I flipped it over and broiled it And here with the toppings.

02-25-2008, 10:16 AM	#69
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,334 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	Oh, and DS just got home. MIL is on her way over for "lunch" LOL. I can't wait to see what they say!

02-25-2008, 10:40 AM	#70
shykins MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,243 Gallery: shykins Stats: 262/147 goal WOE: atkins Start Date: 19th April 2004	hmm see we dont have a broil setting on our ovens over here so unless i can use the grill i wont be able to do these <sigh>

02-25-2008, 10:50 AM	#71
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,334 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004

02-25-2008, 11:03 AM	#72
UtahMama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 93 Gallery: UtahMama Stats: 6' tall, 38 years old WOE: low carb Start Date: 1/15/98. Restarting 1/14/08	Cleo...I thought I loved you for the Oopsie rolls but I didn't know what love was until I tried the cauliflower pizza! Wow! I ate two pieces and I'm hiding the rest! I was also able to pick it up and eat it. Just added some red pepper flakes and I was good to go. thank you!

02-25-2008, 11:46 AM	#74
lil miss Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,426 Gallery: lil miss	so Barbde, did hunky son like the pizza? He is TOO cute!

02-25-2008, 12:03 PM	#76
Determinedtolose Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 6,801 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: Changes with every new day!! WOE: Atkins/Eating Fat Start Date: I started on 4/2007. Goal by 9/2008	Do you have to grate it, or can you just smash it with potatoe smasher? Just asking?

02-25-2008, 12:10 PM	#78
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 721 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Pregnancy High 237 175/155/150-155 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	Cleo... mmmm... definately on this weeks menu!!!! Bummer I used up all the frozen cauliflower saturday night for mashed caulflower.... This would have been a much better use!!!!

02-25-2008, 12:55 PM	#82
UtahMama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 93 Gallery: UtahMama Stats: 6' tall, 38 years old WOE: low carb Start Date: 1/15/98. Restarting 1/14/08	crmcdonald - I was afraid of shredding my fingers so I used my little food processor and it turned out great. I set it to shred for about 3-5 seconds as I didn't want it mushy.

02-25-2008, 12:57 PM	#83
UtahMama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 93 Gallery: UtahMama Stats: 6' tall, 38 years old WOE: low carb Start Date: 1/15/98. Restarting 1/14/08	oops...set it to grate not shred....but it was great!

02-25-2008, 01:04 PM	#84
Determinedtolose Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 6,801 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: Changes with every new day!! WOE: Atkins/Eating Fat Start Date: I started on 4/2007. Goal by 9/2008	Do you have to grate it or can you smash it? What's the difference?

02-25-2008, 01:41 PM	#85
marymc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Down South in Mississippi Ya'll Posts: 3,412 Gallery: marymc Stats: Trying to get to ONEderland! WOE: Crack the Fat Loss Code	Oh, Cleo!

02-25-2008, 02:25 PM	#86
marmi2 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 2 Gallery: marmi2	cleo, what do you think about carbquik? why don't you use that for crust? I'm new to this and I've heard that carbquik is pretty good. Your thoughts please?

02-25-2008, 02:53 PM	#87
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