Cauliflower pizza

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups cauliflower, grated (about 1/2 a large head)

1 large egg, lightly beaten/ 1/3 cup of oil

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Mozzarella/substitute 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup tomato sauce

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Fresh basil leaves, optional

Misc toppings

DIRECTIONS

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat oven to 425ºF.

Grate the cauliflower using a box grater until you have two cups of cauliflower crumbles. 

Place in a large bowl and microwave for seven to eight minutes, or until soft. 

Remove from the microwave and let cool.

Mix in the egg/oil, parmesan cheese, garlic and salt and pepper. Once combined, pat into a 10-inch round on the prepared pizza pan. 

Spray lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden.

Top the pizza with the sauce, mozzarella,red pepper flakes and other misc toppings.

Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes. 

Top with basil before serving.