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

Salamander · 02-27-2008, 07:22 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, 06:07 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, 06:18 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, 06:31 AM

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

BarbDe · 02-28-2008, 07:25 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, 09:26 AM

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

PrettyPaula · 02-28-2008, 09:31 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, 09:32 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, 09:33 AM

Guess google was wrong..lol

Dedicated · 02-28-2008, 10:46 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, 10:51 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, 11:32 AM

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?

Emerald · 02-28-2008, 12:11 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, 12:58 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, 01:03 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, 03:03 PM

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

cleochatra · 02-28-2008, 03:04 PM

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

spartan488to300 · 02-28-2008, 03:20 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, 03:24 PM

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

spartan488to300 · 02-28-2008, 03:56 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, 04:00 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, 04:31 PM

Quote:

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, 04:36 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, 04:41 PM

Quote:

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, 06:52 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, 08:14 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, 05:28 AM

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

I love the idea of using them for popcorn!

mamagiff · 02-29-2008, 11:05 AM

My DH thanks you! I made the pizza today and he loved it! So did I! He said this is definitely a keeper. I like that we got pizza without the heavy feeling in the tummy after eating it!

The true taste test will be tonight when DS tries it. He hates cauliflower and I told him I'd try it first and tell him the truth. I definitely think that if he can get beyond the thought of cauliflower, he will love it!

I made it with fresh cauliflower that I steamed in the microwave and then chopped fine using a pastry blender. It chops really fast that way.

AlliCat · 02-29-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mamagiff

I made it with fresh cauliflower that I steamed in the microwave and then chopped fine using a pastry blender. It chops really fast that way.

Do you mind if I ask you how you steamed it in the microwave? Did you weigh/measure it before you cooked it?

TuscanGirl · 02-29-2008, 12:12 PM

I just made it! OMG! It's good!!

Kroger has the 16 oz bags of cauliflower for $1 this week!!

I did make my crust too thin, though and it's very hard to pick up.
AND be sure to spray the sides of the pan too - or it sticks. Learned that the hard way.

I can't wait to try this again!

02-29-2008, 11:05 AM	#268
mamagiff Bike Tart Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: right down the road from Bong Recreation Area! Posts: 56,208 Gallery: mamagiff WOE: general low carb	My DH thanks you! I made the pizza today and he loved it! So did I! He said this is definitely a keeper. I like that we got pizza without the heavy feeling in the tummy after eating it! The true taste test will be tonight when DS tries it. He hates cauliflower and I told him I'd try it first and tell him the truth. I definitely think that if he can get beyond the thought of cauliflower, he will love it! I made it with fresh cauliflower that I steamed in the microwave and then chopped fine using a pastry blender. It chops really fast that way. __________________ Linda We gladly feast on those who would subdue us! - Addams Family Creed My Facebook

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02-27-2008, 07:22 PM	#241
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 689 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 102 lbs- 5'0"- 41 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 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, 06:07 AM	#242
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 783 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Maintenance 175/150/less than 150 WOE: Healthy Whole Food! 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, 06:18 AM	#243
Hot Tamale Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chaos Ave. & Stress Blvd. Posts: 5,135 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 389/183/174 (-206) WOE: LowCarb & WLS (11/10) 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, 06:31 AM	#244
Determinedtolose Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 15,134 Gallery: Determinedtolose	What about a breakfast pizza!!! That would be good!

02-28-2008, 09:26 AM	#246
PrettyPaula Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 785 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, 09:31 AM	#247
PrettyPaula Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 785 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, 09:32 AM	#248
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,681 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: 222/125/150 After Baby/Now:241/145/150 WOE: Atkins 72, I'm 5'7", 36 years old Start Date: Restarted 6/22/07. In a size 4-6 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, 09:33 AM	#249
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,681 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: 222/125/150 After Baby/Now:241/145/150 WOE: Atkins 72, I'm 5'7", 36 years old Start Date: Restarted 6/22/07. In a size 4-6 jeans now!	Guess google was wrong..lol

02-28-2008, 11:32 AM	#252
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	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, 12:11 PM	#253
Emerald Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 6,841 Gallery: Emerald Stats: 301......152......139	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, 12:58 PM	#254
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,681 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: 222/125/150 After Baby/Now:241/145/150 WOE: Atkins 72, I'm 5'7", 36 years old Start Date: Restarted 6/22/07. In a size 4-6 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, 01:03 PM	#255
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,935 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, 03:03 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, 03:04 PM	#257
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	Thanks for your feedback regarding the recipe! I am so glad you like it!

02-28-2008, 03:20 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, 03:24 PM	#259
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	Just don't OD on cauliflower! I don't want to read about you on the news.

02-28-2008, 04:00 PM	#261
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: 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

02-28-2008, 04:36 PM	#263
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: 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!"

02-28-2008, 06:52 PM	#265
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,254 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/153/150 (5'9") WOE: WW Momentum plan	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, 05:28 AM	#267
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,647 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!

02-29-2008, 12:12 PM	#270
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,647 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	I just made it! OMG! It's good!! Kroger has the 16 oz bags of cauliflower for $1 this week!! I did make my crust too thin, though and it's very hard to pick up. AND be sure to spray the sides of the pan too - or it sticks. Learned that the hard way. I can't wait to try this again!