Keto Cauliflower Pizza

Keto Cauliflower Pizza

Julia

A delicious low-carb pizza with a cauliflower crust that's crispy on the outside and tender inside. Topped with marinara, mozzarella, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for those following a ketogenic diet without sacrificing pizza night!

Nutrition

50 minutes
4 servings servings
285 calories
Fat 18.00g
Carbs 12.00g
Protein 20.00g

Ingredients

1 large headcauliflower
2 cupsmozzarella cheese
1/2 cupParmesan cheese
2 largeeggs
1/2 cupmarinara sauce
1 teaspoonItalian seasoning
1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
20 slicespepperoni (optional)
1/4 cupbasil

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Food processor
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Oven

Atkins Diet

Ideal for all phases of Atkins, this recipe keeps net carbs very low (under 10g per serving) by using cauliflower as the base instead of grains. It emphasizes high-quality proteins and fats from cheese and pepperoni while completely avoiding bread, pasta, and other restricted carbohydrates, making it perfect for the Induction phase and beyond.

Carb Cycling

This cauliflower pizza is perfect for LOW-CARB days in a carb cycling plan, providing approximately 6-10g net carbs per serving while delivering satisfying protein and fats from cheese and pepperoni. The cauliflower base keeps carbohydrates minimal while still allowing you to enjoy a pizza-style meal on your lower carb days.

Gluten-Free Diet

This pizza is completely gluten-free, using cauliflower as the crust base instead of wheat flour, while all other ingredients (cheese, eggs, marinara, pepperoni) are naturally gluten-free. It's a delicious way to enjoy pizza night without any gluten-containing grains or their derivatives.

Ketogenic Diet

This pizza is perfectly keto-compliant, using a cauliflower crust instead of traditional wheat flour to keep net carbs very low (approximately 6-8g per serving), while providing high fat content from mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and moderate protein from the cheese and pepperoni. The recipe emphasizes healthy fats and eliminates grains entirely, making it ideal for maintaining ketosis.

Low-Carb Diet

This cauliflower pizza crust delivers all the satisfaction of traditional pizza while keeping net carbs well under 15g per serving by replacing grain-based flour with riced cauliflower. The recipe focuses on protein from cheese and pepperoni while avoiding all high-carb ingredients like wheat flour, making it an excellent low-carb alternative to conventional pizza.

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2 min
2

Rice the cauliflower in a food processor. Microwave for 8 minutes to soften.

10 min
3

Let cauliflower cool, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel (this is crucial!).

3 min
4

In a bowl, combine cauliflower, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.

2 min
5

Spread mixture on baking sheet into a 12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.

2 min
6

Bake for 20 minutes until golden and firm.

20 min
7

Remove from oven. Spread marinara sauce over crust, leaving a small border.

1 min
8

Top with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni if using.

1 min
9

Return to oven and bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

9 min
10

Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil, slice and serve.

5 min

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