Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust
Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust pairs juicy tomatoes and a duo of mozzarella cheeses with herby pesto for a fresh, aromatic bite. The cauliflower crust keeps things light while thin rounds of chicken sausage add a savory boost, making it great for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Lay the tomato slices on a few sheets of paper towels to soak up extra moisture.
- 3
Set the pizza crust on a baking sheet or baking steel. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Then add the tomato slices and fresh mozzarella cheese. Add the chicken sausage. Dot the top evenly with pesto sauce.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven and immediately scatter torn basil on top.
- Calories 759.25 kcal High 38%
- Protein 36.17 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 47.73 g 17%
- Total Fat 45.89 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 23.92 g High 120%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 132.54 mg High 44%
- Sodium 1867.06 mg High 81%
- Dietary Fiber 6.28 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 10.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.9 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 867.34 mg Good Source 67%
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 750.7 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 533.52 mcg Good Source 59%
- Vitamin C 25.45 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cauliflower Pizza Crust, Chicken Sausage, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 759.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust made of?
- The main ingredients are Cauliflower Pizza Crust, Chicken Sausage, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 759.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust healthy?
- Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 759.25 calories and 36.17 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1867.06 mg (81% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.92 g (120% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, 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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