Quick Cauliflower Base Pizza Recipe

This is one of my favourite healthy recipes because it is SO delicious and a great healthier version of many people's favourite food - pizza! Change up the toppings to whatever tickles your fancy, I love making this for all of my family and friends.

Quick Cauliflower Base Pizza 

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 45 mins

Total time: 60 mins
Serves: 1 
Dietary preferences: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

For the cauliflower pizza base:                               

• ½ head of cauliflower, cut into florets                        
• ½ tsp dried oregano                                                    
• 1 clove garlic, crushed                                               
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Basil pesto:

• ½ cup basil leaves
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 10g pine nuts (1 tbsp)

For the topping:

• 2 tbsp tomato passata
• ½ medium zucchini, finely sliced in rounds
• 6 spears asparagus, trimmed
• fresh herbs; oregano, basil: picked leaves, to taste.

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 220C (200C fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
2. Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Place the chopped cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with cling film. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until soft. Leave to cool.
3. In a large bowl, mix the cooled cauliflower, egg, oregano, garlic, cheese salt and pepper together until well combined.
4. Place the mixture onto the prepared tray and pat into a round shape that is approximately 1cm thick.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the base is golden.
6. Meanwhile, heat non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat. Spray the pan with cooking spray and add the asparagus spears. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until asparagus is browned and tender. Set aside.
7. To make the basil pesto, blend the pine nuts, basil leaves and oil together to make a paste. Add a small amount of water to achieve a thinner consistency, if desired.
8. Top base with tomato passata, spread evenly over base. Place thinly sliced zucchini over sauce. Top with cooked asparagus.
9. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until zucchini has softened and asparagus has warmed through.
10. Remove from the oven, drizzle pizza with basil pesto, sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve!

Enjoy!