Enjoy Keto Cauliflower Pizza – made with Cauliflower, Psyllium husk and eggs. Good news is this gluten-free version of keto pizza has only 6.7 g net carbs per serving. The best part? Kids loved it. I’ll also provide a substitute section later in this post.
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Not All cauliflower pizza crust In the Market are low-carb friendly
I almost gave up at Trader Joe’s when I looked at the cauliflower crust pizza as it had too many carbs. Not only carb, it had many other things I didn’t want to have. However, the issue was I had no idea we can make cauliflower pizza at home – until I tried this recipe.
Even though I could eat the whole stuff yet stay in control of the macros but 3 servings fills me up. For these reasons I’ve fallen in love with this keto low-carb pizza.
What’re The Ingredients Required To Create Keto Cauliflower Pizza?
Ingredients For Crust
- 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces of cauliflower, grated
- 2 eggs
- pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp powdered Psyllium husk (to make the crust hold together)
Ingredients For Toppings
- 5 tablespoons of thick tomato sauce or 2 fresh tomatoes (sliced)
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 black olives
- 1/3 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp of oregano, dried
- 1 tbsp of basil, dried
- Any other dry toppings of your choice
How To Make Keto Cauliflower Pizza?
Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
20 mins
Cooking time
10 mins
Total time
30 mins
Servings
2 servings
Here’re the instructions for this recipe before we discuss the all important macros:
Instructions for the keto cauliflower pizza
Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
Take a bowl and add the cheese, grated cauliflower, eggs, and salt etc. Make sure you’ve removed any excess water if you’ve grated the cauliflower at home.
Use a spatula and spread the mixture into a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Bake it in the oven for about 20 minutes. Once brown, take it out.
Next, top it with tomato sauce (thicker), cheese, olives, bell pepper, etc. Sprinkle oregano on top.
Bake in the oven at 420 °F (210°C), for another 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy
What’re The Macros For This Keto Pizza Recipe?
One serving of this keto pizza contains 450 calories with each serving having only 6.7 g net carb. This is significantly lower than what is typically available in the market. Here’s screenshot from the VeryWell recipe analyzer:
What Can I Substitute In This Keto Pizza Recipe?
For the Crust:
- Cauliflower: Ran out of cauliflower? Try broccoli rice. It’s low-carb and gives you a good pizza base also.
- Parmesan Cheese: If for any reason you’re avoiding dairy, then try nutritional yeast. Remember, to add something that binds everything together like extra eggs or a vegan cheese.
- Eggs: For each egg, replace with a tablespoon of ground chia or flaxseeds mixed with three tablespoons of water to work as a binder.
- Psyllium Husk: No Psyllium husk on hand? Ground flaxseed works just as well for keeping all your ingredients in place.
For the Toppings:
- Tomato Sauce: Swap in some pesto or a creamy sauce that’s sure to please everyone.
- Cheddar Cheese: You can go for mozzarella, provolone, or a vegan option.
- Olives and Green Bell Peppers: Switch things up with any low-carb veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or artichokes.
- Oregano and Basil: You can also experiment with thyme, rosemary, or even a sprinkle of chili flakes to find your new favorite flavor combo.