We ditch traditional pizza crust in favor of cauliflower steaks for these cheesy pizzas.
The steaks are cooked just enough to develop a sweet roasted flavor that pairs beautifully with the toppings.
Youll have leftover cauliflower after cutting the steaks.
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Enjoy it raw in a chopped salad, or save the florets for roasting the following day.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Remove leaves and trim stems of cauliflower.
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Arrange the cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet; reserve the trimmed florets for another use.
Stir oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper together in a small bowl.
Brush the mixture evenly over the cauliflower steaks.
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Bake until browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Bake until the mozzarella is melted and browned in spots, about 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with salt and top with basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caulifloweris a low-carb cruciferous vegetableand cruciferous veggies offer a wealth of health benefits.
Mozzarella also provides probiotics, which are necessary for a healthy gut.
Compared to other types of cheese, mozzarella tends to be lower in both sodium and saturated fat.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy cold or reheated in an air fryer for crispy results.
There is so much you might do with leftover cauliflower.
you’re free to also blanch and freeze cauliflower to use in future dishes or smoothies.
To do this, chop the cauliflower florets and stems so theyre about the same size.
Blanch in boiling water for a couple of minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
you might use the florets and stems in avariety of recipes.
you might pair these cauliflower pizzas with any dish you might serve with regular pizza.
Try aGrilled Caesar SaladorBaked Buffalo Chicken Wingsalongside these steaks.
Or, serve these cauliflower steaks as a side to chicken or beef any night of the week.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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