Lunch: Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Rebecca Longshore For a flavorful veggie pizza, use homemade cauliflower crust and top with mushroom mixture, tomatoes, spinach, basil and mozzarella.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach, Basil

Health benefits of Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust Recipe | Myrecipes

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 cauliflower head, roughly chopped (about 3 pounds)
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup presliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
2.5 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 2/3 cup), divided
2 large egg whites
0.5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced seeded tomatoes
2/3 cup fresh baby spinach

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °.
Place half of cauliflower in a food processor; pulse 10 to 15 times or until finely chopped (like rice). Transfer cauliflower to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat procedure with remaining cauliflower. Coat cauliflower with cooking spray. Bake at 375 ° for 25 minutes, stirring once. Cool.
Increase oven temp to 450 °.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
Place cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze until very dry. Combine cauliflower, remaining 1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 cup basil, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, salt, garlic, 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, egg whites, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Press cauliflower mixture into 2 (8-inch) circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Coat crusts with cooking spray.
Bake crusts at 450 ° for 22 minutes or until browned. Remove pan from oven; top crusts evenly with mushroom mixture, tomatoes, spinach, remaining 1/4 cup basil, remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 7 minutes or until cheese melts.

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