CAULIFLOWER PIZZA

This is one of those recipes I had heard about but had stayed away from. Yet when I made this and then ate it, I felt nourished and delighted with how absolutely delicious and satisfying it was. Go cauliflower!!

Serves 2-4 (makes 1 large or 2 small)

Base

500 cauliflower (about 1 medium)

200g broccoli

2 eggs

50g parmesan cheese, grated

75g ground almonds

Salt and pepper

½ tsp dried oregano

Topping

3 Tbsp tomato pizza sauce

2 Tbsp oil

200g broccoli, florets, blanched briefly

1 small red onion, sliced thinly

2 cloves, garlic, sliced thinly

200g spinach leaves

100g mozzarella

20g parmesan cheese, shaved or grated finely

Pinch chilli flakes

Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

Method

Preheat oven to 200C

Remove the stalk end from the cauliflower and discard, and cut into chunks. Do the same with the broccoli, remembering to keep half for the topping.

Blitz the cauliflower and broccoli in stages so it resembles rice. Transfer to a bowl, cover with cling film and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes until softened. Drain and tip onto a clean cloth and squeeze tightly to remove any excess moisture.

Tip into a bowl as this is the base to your pizza. Add the ground almonds, oregano, seasoning and eggs. Mix well to form a dough.

Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and grease lightly with oil.

Mould the cauliflower mixture so it forms a large round (30cm) or 2 small if desired.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

Whilst the base is cooking prepare the topping. Remember that you can put your favorite topping on but I love the deep green flavours of the season.

Heat up a fry pan to medium and add 2 tablespoon oil, add the sliced onion and garlic and cook until the onion has softened (3-5 minutes).

Add the broccoli and cook for further 3 minutes. Add the spinach and chilli. Season well with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.

When the base is ready spread carefully with tomato sauce and sprinkle over the greens. Finish with cheese and bake for a further 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the pizza looks golden and delicious.

Finish with a little more freshly shaved parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Enjoy.