BLT Cauli Pizza!
BLT Cauli Crust Pizza with Artichokes and Ghost Pepper Aioli
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This actually came together really easily. Make the crust, (frozen or from scratch). While crust is baking, cook the bacon (around 400 works), and cook down any veggies on the stove top. I love to use garlic and mushrooms and onions, but this time kept it to what I had on hand. Spread on a thin layer of this ghost pepper aioli sauce, or some other favorite sauce, preferably more creamy if you want to keep the BLT thing going (maybe a chipotle mayo?? <3) Once the crust is baked to the level you like, layer on the toppings.
I put on some spinach, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and that bacon!
I think this was my favorite pizza yet! Both in color and taste. 🥰
For many things in life, you have to pay in order to enjoy the rewards. Consider cooking: while putting the effort and time to cook, you are paying the price to sit down and eat and enjoy the rewards. In parallel, it’s like working out, afterwards feeling healthier and fitter, sharper of mind.
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The hack, or trick, is to learn to love the payment. Whether it’s “I enjoyed cooking this meal” or “I loved this run,” you are benefitting on both sides. There’s no work anymore.
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The happiest ppl don’t know the difference between work and play.
Recipe:
Cauliflower (whole, or frozen already riced)
2 eggs (3 if super big cauli)
1/4 c parmesan (or other nut cheese)
1-2 garlic cloves
Herbs (thyme, oregano, basil)
Salt and pepper
minced peppers
parchment paper for baking
any toppings! For this one, I used , spinach, garlic pepper aioli and bacon!
Steps:
Preheat oven to 450, set up a sheet pan with parchment paper.
If using fresh, chop cauli into big chunks, discard stems. Break pieces into a blender, fill with water, and pulse a few times (up to 10, don’t want tooooo small pieces). You could also add a bunch of herbs here too! Once minced, place a cheese cloth of a colander. Pour liquid through, and wring out the rest.
Start chopping veggies
Once baked, spread the cauli rice (frozen or just minced) over the parchment pan, and bake for 10 min or so
Let the cauli rice cool, and add in 2 eggs, parm, and some spices (cayenne, garlic, etc)
Mold into a pizza crust back on parchment, and bake 20 min or so.
Sauté veggies and make pizza as desired!
