Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Bold Global Toppings 🌍🥦

Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Bold Global Toppings 🌍🥦
Servings: 4 🍽️
Prep Time: 15 minutes ⏱️
Cooking Time: 20–25 minutes 🔥
Total Time: 40–45 minutes ⏲️

📝 Ingredients:

For the Cauliflower Crust:

1 medium head cauliflower, riced (~3 cups) 🥦

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (or vegan cheese) 🧀

1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional) 🧀

1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan) 🥚

1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄

1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂

1/4 teaspoon black pepper ⚫

Bold Global Toppings Ideas:

Indian: tandoori-spiced chicken, red onion, cilantro, yogurt drizzle 🍗🌿

Korean: bulgogi beef, kimchi, green onions, sesame seeds 🥩🌶️

Mediterranean: roasted vegetables, olives, feta, za’atar 🫒🧀

Mexican: black beans, corn, avocado, cilantro, lime 🌽🥑

Optional Sauce:

Tomato sauce, harissa, pesto, or yogurt-based sauces depending on the toppings 🍅🌶️

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Steam or microwave riced cauliflower until soft, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. 🥦💧

Mix Crust Ingredients:
In a bowl, combine cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until it forms a sticky dough. 🥚🧄🧀

Form & Bake Crust:
Press the mixture onto the parchment-lined tray into a 9–10 inch pizza shape, about 1/4–1/2 inch thick. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and firm. 🔥

Add Toppings:
Remove crust from oven, spread your choice of sauce, and layer bold global toppings. Return to oven for 5–7 minutes to melt cheese and warm toppings. 🍕🌍

Serve:
Slice and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of yogurt/lime as appropriate for the flavor profile. 🌿

💡 Tips:

Squeeze cauliflower well — excess moisture makes the crust soggy. 🥦

Pre-bake crust until golden for extra crispiness. 🔥

Mix and match toppings to explore flavors from around the world in one pizza. 🌍

Enjoy your Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Bold Global Toppings — low-carb, crispy, and full of international flavor! 🍕🥦🌶️