Description
ย These Pizza Bowls are a fun and delicious way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors in a low-carb, customizable meal! Cauliflower florets are roasted until tender and crispy, then layered with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Choose from Pepperoni, Meat Lovers, Hawaiian, Veggie, or Chicken Alfredo for a satisfying and personalized pizza experience.
Ingredients
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Pizza Bowl Base:
- 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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Pepperoni Toppings:
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 oz mini pepperoni (or regular pepperoni, cut into quarters)
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Meat Lovers Toppings:
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup ham, sliced or diced
- 1/2 oz mini pepperoni (or regular pepperoni, cut into quarters)
- 2 slices cooked bacon, chopped and crumbled
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Hawaiian Toppings:
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3.5 oz Canadian bacon slices (or ham)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped or crumbled
- 1/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
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Veggie Toppings:
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup green bell peppers, cut into thin 2-inch slices
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
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Chicken Alfredo Toppings:
- 1/4 cup Alfredo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced into thin quarter moons
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Roast Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 450ยฐF (232ยฐC). Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and browned.
- Assemble Pizza Bowls: Place four oven-safe ramekins on a baking sheet. Layer each with roasted cauliflower, pizza sauce, and cheese. Add desired toppings, dividing them equally among the bowls.
- Bake: Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pizza sauce.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking.
- For a crispier crust, broil the pizza bowls for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bowl
- Calories: 300-450
- Sugar: 5-10g
- Sodium: 600-1000mg
- Fat: 15-25g
- Saturated Fat: 7-12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6-10g
- Trans Fat: 0-1g
- Carbohydrates: 15-25g
- Fiber: 4-6g
- Protein: 20-30g
- Cholesterol: 40-80mg