Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base
Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base bakes up with golden, crunchy edges and a tender center, carrying a gentle tang from goat cheese and nutty notes of Parmigiano-Reggiano. The subtle heat of cayenne brightens each bite, making a flavorful, gluten-free foundation for your favorite toppings. Serve on pizza night when you want something lighter yet richly satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Put the cauliflower in a food processor and process until finely ground.
- 3
Cook the cauliflower, water, and salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and most of the water has evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool completely.
- 4
Move the cauliflower to the center of a clean dish towel. Wrap it and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture. You should end up with about 1 1/2 cups of cauliflower pulp.
- 5
Mix the cauliflower pulp, egg, goat cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl to make a soft dough. Shape it into a ball and set it in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Press the dough into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let cool, then flip the crust over before adding toppings.
- Calories 124.43 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 9.22 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 9.55 g 3%
- Total Fat 6.35 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.45 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.69 mg High 25%
- Sodium 516.15 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.5 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 4.88 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 89.14 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 272.48 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 16.27 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 78.07 mg Good Source 87%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cauliflower, Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, and Goat Cheese. Each serving provides about 124.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base made of?
- The main ingredients are Cauliflower, Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Goat Cheese, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 124.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base healthy?
- Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 124.43 calories and 9.22 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 516.15 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.45 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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