Healthy Cauliflower Crust Pizza



This is the best cauliflower pizza crust you will ever make .It easy to make , gluten free , has no added sugar , is high in fiber and low on the glycemic index .With this Cauliflower Crust Pizza recipe , grated cauliflower is used as the foundation for the dough , avoiding the carb-overload that comes along with traditional pizza .The crust sticks together with the addition of yogurt and egg . 

 Not only is it delicious , but cauliflower is a known cancer -fighter that helps the liver to remove excess estrogen from the body.Add in addition to detoxifying , cauliflower can prevent ulcers , keep the prostate healthy .

 Cauliflower is one vegetable that deserves a regular rotation in your diet , however , as it contains an impressive array of nutrients , including vitamins , minerals , antioxidants , and other phytochemicals . Because of beneficial effects on numerous aspects of health , cauliflower can easily be described as a superfood .

 Healthy benefits of cauliflower:
It is very low in calories , 100 g of the fresh cauliflower head provides just 26 calories ,Nevertheless , it comprises of several health-benefiting antioxidants and vitamins in addition to be low in fat and cholesterol .

 Its florets contain about 2 g of dietary fiber per 100 g , providing about 5% of recommended value .

 Cauliflower contains several anti cancer phyto-chemicals like sulforaphane and plant sterols such indole -3 carbinol , which appears to function as an anti estrogen agent .Together , these compounds have proven benefits against prostate , breast , cervical , colon , ovarian cancers by virtue of their cancer -cell growth inhibition , cytotoxic effects on cancer cells .

 Fresh cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C ; 100 G provides about 48.2 mg or 80% of daily recommended value .Vitamin C is a proven antioxidant that helps fight against harmful free radicals , boost immunity , and prevents infections and cancers .
Further , it is an also good source of minerals such as  manganese , copper ,iron , calcium and potassium .Manganese is used in the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme , superoxide dismutase .Potassium is an important intracellular electrolyte helps counter the hypertension effects of sodium .

Ingredients
For crust :
2 cups grated cauliflower (about 1/2 head)
1/2 cup yogurt
1 egg
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
pinch of salt
For topping
3/4 cup marinara sauce
1/2 grated mozzarella
Cooked vegetables

 Method 
Preheat oven to 400 degrees .

 Place cauliflower on a clean , thin dish towel .Wrap up in the middle and twist closed , squeezing out all the moisture .

 Place dry cauliflower into a bowl and add yogurt , eggs , and spices.Fold mixture until evenly combined .

 Place dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread mixture with hands until about 3/4 inch thick .Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and firm enough to hold its shape .

 Remove crust from oven and top with marinara sauce , shredded mozzarella , and veggies . Return pizza to oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted .

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