Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust (copied from the -lowcarb-diet.com)

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 1 egg
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 3 oz. tomato sauce I used Hunt’s Tomato Sauce

Special Equipment

• Grater or Food Processor

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 and line a pizza pan with parchment paper.
2. In large bowl, rice (grate) the head of cauliflower with a grater or food processor.
3. Microwave riced cauliflower for 5 minutes and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
4. Once cooled, wrap cauliflower in a thin kitchen towel and wring moisture from cauliflower.
5. Mix egg, ½ cup of cheese, 2 teaspoons of oregano and 2 teaspoons of dried basil with riced cauliflower.
6. Pat cauliflower mix on lined pizza pan and place into oven for 25 minutes.
7. Spoon tomato sauce, sprinkle ½ cup cheese, and add desired toppings. Place back into oven and cook for 5-8 minutes or until toppings have melted.

Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 Slice (Entire pizza cut into 8 slices)
Protein 5.34g, Carbs 3.45g, Fiber 1.43g -- NET CARBS: 2.02g

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The recipe didn't say what type of cheese to use. My Italian friends have taught me to

use only Mozzarella cheese. Orange cheese is a No, no!👆

 

Mix in the seasonings and other ingredients.

FAILED. Not what I expected. Obviously.

Though I followed the directions, here's what I'd do differently next time.
1. Add a little salt to the cauliflower mixture.
2. I wouldn't spread the mixture as thin as I did.
3. Reduce the cooking time and/or watch the crust as it cooks.

Though this is a FAIL⊗, I'll be trying it again in the future.
That's it***

next time: Keto Ice Cream

Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients

·         2 (12-ounce) packages frozen butternut or winter squash puree (about 3 cups), thawed

·         2 cups (490 grams) part-skim ricotta cheese cottage cheese

·         3/4 cup (185 grams) reduced-fat 2% milk

·         1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped

·         1/2 teaspoon salt

·         1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

·         1 (10-ounce or 285-gram) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

·         1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese Monterrey jack

·         1/2 cup (55 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

·         9 no-boil lasagna noodles

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

·         Combine squash, 1 cup cottage cheese, milk, sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.

·         Combine spinach, remaining 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterrey jack, and 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese in another medium bowl.

·         Spread 1 1/2 cups squash mixture in bottom of baking dish. Arrange 3 noodles over sauce (noodles will appear small but will increase in size as they cook and absorb liquid). Top with 1 cup spinach mixture. Repeat 2 more times with 1 1/4 cups squash mixture, 3 noodles, and 1 cup spinach mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterrey jack and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheeses.

·         Cover loosely with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes or until lasagna is bubbly and cheese browns. Let cool  5 minutes. Cut into 8 portions.

It was DELICIOUS. I will make this recipe again but with a little more salt and pepper.

Here is the nutritional value just in case you're interested.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 8 |  Serving Size: 1 slice (4.5 inch-by-3.25 inch or 228 grams)

Per serving: Calories: 309; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 38mg; Sodium: 513mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 20g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 489mg; Iron: 11%; Vitamin A: 221%; Vitamin C: 21%; Calcium: 47%

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