Healthy Margherita Pizza
A delicious plant-based Margherita pizza made with a wholesome cauliflower crust, rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, and creamy vegan mozzarella.
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20 minutes
Prep Time
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25 minutes
Cook Time
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2
Servings
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Easy
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
280Calories
12gProtein
32gCarbs
12gFat
Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 1 medium cauliflower, riced
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (no added sugar)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Follow these steps for perfect results
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine riced cauliflower, almond flour, ground flaxseeds, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Press the mixture into a pizza shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and firm.
- Spread tomato sauce over the baked crust, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Top with vegan mozzarella and fresh basil leaves.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Health Benefits
Nutritional advantages of this recipe
- Rich in fiber from cauliflower for improved digestion.
- Contains healthy fats from almonds and flaxseeds.
- Low in carbohydrates compared to traditional pizza.
- Packed with vitamins and antioxidants from fresh basil.