Cauliflower Crust Pizza - 446 Cals

When I started a calorie-reduced diet, one thing I really missed was pizza. My current daily calorie budget is 1,211. I don't have enough to spend on pizza when each slice has hundreds and hundreds of calories... and goodness only knows I would never have just one slice. I started seeking alternatives. I found recipes, experimented, and altered. Here's what I've come up with for excellent pizza. (Please note that this crust is firm but not crispy... if I find a way to get it crispy, I'll update!)

Ingredients:
Fresh cauliflower - 1 cup grated

Kraft Mozzarella Cheese, 2% - 1 cup, separated into 1/2 cups

Medium Egg, 1 each
Ground Oregano, 1 tsp
Ground Parsley, 2 tsp
Pam brand olive oil cooking spray

Ragu Pasta Sauce, Tomato and Basil Light (no sugar added) - 1/2 cup (less if you'd like)


Method of Madness:
1. Using a cheese grater, rice 1 cup of cauliflower. Then, microwave for 2 minutes. DO NOT add water, and DO NOT cover!

2. Add 1/2 cup of mozzarella, egg, oregano, and parsley to the cooked, riced cauliflower. Stir well with a fork. This is the crust!

3. In a non-stick pan, spray a liberal amount of Pam brand olive oil cooking spray. Place pan on burner and turn heat on medium-high. Put mixture in the center of the pan. Using a plastic spatula, press crust mixture evenly in pan.

4. Once the bottom has firmed to your liking (without burning), slide crust onto a plate and then flip over in pan to cook the other side.

5. Add sauce and top with cheese/additional toppings. Cover to melt cheese.

6. When the cheese is melted, check the bottom of the crust to make sure it is firm throughout. Carefully slide pizza onto plate. CONSUME! :-D You can also share this with someone and enjoy 1/2 of the calories... though for dinner, I like the whole yummy thing!!

Calorie Breakdown: 

Cauliflower Pizza (edit name & serving)

446 calories

Mozzarella Cheese, 2% (edit) 1 Cup 280 calories Sauce, Pasta, Tomato & Basil... (edit) 1/2 Cup 60 calories Riced Cauliflower (edit) 1 Cup 30 calories Herb, Oregano, Leaves, Dried (edit) 1 Teaspoon 2 calories Herb, Parsley, Dried (edit) 2 Teaspoons 2 calories Egg, raw (edit) 1 Each 70 calories