So, Cauliflower Pizza Crust Actually Doesn't Suck.

Seriously, it's good! In our attempt to get super svelte and sexy in the next 36 days before our Mexico trip, Scott and I have been trying to eat ridiculously healthy.  Excluding alcohol, we're being really good!  Because, honestly, did you really expect me to stop drinking wine?  I'd actually prefer to carry a few extra lbs. Tonight, I attempted this new trend of using cauliflower in place of flour to make a pizza crust.  I was understandably skeptical and pleasantly surprised!

I started with a head of cauliflower, which I chopped and minced in a food processor until it basically resembled rice.

I then cooked the cauliflower in boiling water for about 3 minutes, strained it in a fine-mesh sieve, and allowed it to cool for a few minutes.

Next, I placed the cauliflower in a large kitchen towel, twisting the towel to squeeze out extra moisture from the cauliflower--there's kind of a lot.  The key to getting a crispy crust is to get rid of as much of the excess water as possible.

Next, I mixed the cauliflower with one egg, about 1/3 cup of shredded cheese (I used mozzarella), and choice of seasonings (I used a mixture of salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme).

I then formed the dough into a rectangle or disk on a parchment lined pan and baked it at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the crust.

This is how the crust looked after the initial bake.

Then I just topped the crust with my favorite goodies--I used basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and assorted veggies, and baked it for another 5 or 10 minutes.  Just until the cheese melted and the veggies softened. It was seriously delicious, and obviously WAY healthier than your average pizza.  Give it a try! This recipe made just enough for two of us.  I would recommend doubling the recipe if you're particularily hungry/want to have some leftovers.     Also, I just need one sec for a little bit of bragging.  Forgive me. I was contacted by the editor of the magazine I've done some writing for today with some really exciting news.  THIS ARTICLE, which I was given the amazing opportunity to write, was the most-viewed online article of 2012 for Women's Lifestyle Magazine.  For a young business woman trying to make her way in the world, this was amazing news :)