Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Ingredients

1 large head of cauliflower (about 4 cups when grated, see instructions below)

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing the crust)

Directions

To rice the cauliflower:

1. Grate the cauliflower into a rice-like consistency.
2. Put riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 5-6 minutes.
3. Transfer the cooled cauliflower to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much water as possible. You should end up with about 1.5 to 2 cups of dry pulp.

To make the crust:

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Combine the dry riced cauliflower, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to create a dough.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture to the parchment and press it into a thin, even circle or rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
4. Brush the surface generously with the olive oil.
5. Pre-bake the crust for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and firm, especially around the edges.
6. Add your favorite pizza sauce and toppings.
7. Return to the oven and back for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.