Ingredients
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1 medium head cauliflower (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), cored and cut into florets (4 cups)
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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¼ cup shredded Italian cheese blend (1 ounce)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup panko bread crumbs
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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1 cup yellow or green sweet pepper strips
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1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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¾ cup Fast Pizza Sauce or canned pizza sauce
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1 cup shedded Italian cheese blend (4 ounces)
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Snipped fresh basil, oregano, and/or parsley
Fast Pizza Sauce
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½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
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½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions
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Place the cauliflower in a food processor. Cover and pulse four to six times or until crumbly and mixture resembles the texture of couscous.
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Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe casserole with 2 tablespoons water. Microwave, covered, on 100% power (high) for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring once or twice. Cool. Transfer cauliflower to a 100% cotton flour-sack towel. Wrap towel around cauliflower and squeeze until there is no more liquid (this step is critical).
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In a medium bowl stir together cooked and drained cauliflower, egg, the 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend, the Parmesan cheese, panko, Italian seasoning, and salt. On a piece of parchment paper pat cauliflower mixture into a 12-inch circle. Transfer crust on paper to the preheated pizza stone. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp and starting to brown.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook and stir mushrooms, sweet pepper, and onion in hot oil for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
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Spoon pizza sauce over baked crust, spreading evenly. Top with cooked vegetables. Sprinkle evenly with the 1 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake about 5 minutes more or until heated and cheese melts. If desired, sprinkle with snipped fresh herb. Cut into slices to serve.
Fast Pizza Sauce
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In a small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat about 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 264 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 264 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 893mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium 360mg | 28% |
| Iron 1.8mg | 10% |
| Potassium 735mg | 16% |
| Folate, total 86.8mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.2mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.4mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.