This Post for Mediterranean pizza with cauliflower crust is sponsored by Caulipower®, but the content and opinions expressed are my own.
This Mediterranean pizza with cauliflower crust is low carb, delicious and, get this, comes together in under 20 minutes. Topped with ingredients like fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, olives and chili, this healthier pizza recipe can be enjoyed any day of the week!
If you know me you know how much I love carbs and especially cheese! I get both through pizza (one of my very favourite things)!
Of course, I can’t carb out every single day so when I came across CAULIPOWER (cauliflower pizza crust) you can only imagine how elated I was. Now I can have my pizza (totally guilt free) and still all the flavour! Bonus, I don’t have to run extra on the treadmill. Basically, have your pizza and feel good too! Can I get a woot woot??
Once I grabbed some of the cauliflower pizza crusts from my local grocery store, I tested those babies out, starting on Friday night. I piled the crust really high with some of our favourite toppings. I followed the baking instructions (on a sheet pan, middle rack, for 12 to 14 minutes). The result? A perfectly crispy, flavourful crust.
I didn’t know what to expect, didn’t know how the texture would be, how it would taste or how it would bake. My opinion? You could serve this cauliflower pizza crust to anyone and I’m confident they’d love it. Despite putting tons of toppings on there, it baked up crispy and delicious. Would I get it again? You bet!
What Makes CAULIPOWER Pizza Crust So Great?
- It’s the #1 cauliflower pizza crust in the US and now available in Canada (and made in Canada, which I love)! Guess what the first ingredient is? You better believe it: cauliflower!
- Compared to traditional pizza crust, this low-carb pizza crust is chock-full of vitamins, lower in calories and naturally gluten free.
- You can purchase CAULIPOWER at a variety of major retailers across Canada, like Loblaw’s (Dominion here in Newfoundland), Walmart, Costco, Whole Foods, select Sobeys and many more independent retailers. Find the deliciousness near you via their store locator CAULIPOWER’S store locator.
- It comes in delicious varieties like Three Cheese, Margherita, Veggie Pizza or Plain Crust (which is what I used today for this Mediterranean pizza).
- This cauliflower pizza crust is thin crust (my fave), takes minutes to bake, it’s a healthier alternative to traditional pizza crust, it’s crispy and, most importantly, it tastes delicious!
Excited yet? Read more about CAULIPOWER cauliflower pizza crust and their yummy products yummy CAULIPOWER PRODUCTS.
Since this cauliflower pizza crust is a healthier alternative to traditional pizza, it’s something you could enjoy any day of the week with family or friends. Pizza is not just for “pizza night” anymore! And who doesn’t love that?? Hello pizza party!
Mediterranean Pizza
After trying a bunch of topping combos (is there any way to go wrong with pizza, though? Really? I think not), I opted to share a Mediterranean Pizza recipe using the CAULIPOWER cauliflower pizza crust. The pizza was topped with some of my favourite ingredients, including:
- Mozzarella
- Feta
- Roasted red pepper
- Black olives
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Marinated artichoke
- Red onion
- Chili flakes
To assemble:
- Top the cauliflower pizza crust with some pesto.
- Add cheese.
- Add remainder of ingredients (except chili flakes).
- Bake until until crispy and the cheese is melty. Once out of the oven sprinkle over chili flakes and dig in!
Tips for Making This Easy Pizza Recipe
- Keep the pizza crust frozen until ready to use.
- Don’t have fresh mozzarella? No worries! Use a quality shredded mozzarella (aka pizza mozzarella).
- I used sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (not the dry packed ones) and drained. That’s what I enjoy and recommend.
- Ensure that your wet ingredients like red pepper, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke are patted dry before adding to the pizza. You want a nice and crispy crust!
- Use as much chili flakes as you like! Like it spicy? Add more. Not into spice? Omit or add less. You do you! Make it your pizza.
- The quantities of toppings used for this pizza is basically a guide. If you don’t have all of the ingredients on hand or like less (or more) of something, adjust to your tastes.
- Can’t find the cauliflower pizza crust in your area just yet? Use your favourite pizza crust.
If you want to let your imagination go wild, why not create your own pizza using CAULIPOWER cauliflower pizza crust. This baby comes conveniently packaged in a two pack. It’s basically a delicious blank canvas to create any combo you want!
Look how golden brown and crispy the cauliflower crust is.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
You may have noticed another pizza in the pic above! Well, I also made a buffalo chicken pizza! For this one I used:
- Ricotta
- Mozzarella
- Blue cheese
- Cooked Chicken
I spread some ricotta on the cauliflower crust and then topped with the remaining ingredients. It took, like, 2 minutes. Then, I baked the pizza per directions and, once out of the oven, I sprinkled with some green onion and drizzled some of my fave hot sauce on top. So delish! You may just want to give this one a go too. P.S. do you love blue cheese as much as I do? That funk is great!
If you aren’t in the mood to whip up your own pie, no worries! As mentioned up top, CAULIPOWER comes in some flavours too. I tried the Margherita variety and just garnished with a little basil. Super easy and it and bakes up in about 12 to 14 minutes.
More Easy Cauliflower Recipes
Since CAULIPOWER is a healthier alternative to traditional pizza, I would eat this for any meal of the day, even breakfast. Can you imagine how yummy this would be for a Saturday brunch with friends? Have a bunch of crusts on hand and make some breakfast themed pizzas. By the way, eggs are awesome on pizza! CAULIPOWER is delicious pizza that loves you back. Totally worth trying out.
Hope you love these easy cauliflower pizza recipes as much as I do and get a chance to check out CAULIPOWER at your local grocery!
Mediterranean Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 CAULIPOWER cauliflower pizza crust
- 2 tablespoons pesto, use a vegetarian variety, if needed, to keep things vegetarian
- 3.5 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced (about 100 grams)
- ¼ cup roasted red pepper, cut into strips and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons black olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), sliced
- 2 tablespoons marinated artichokes, roughly chopped
- 6 to 8 slices thinly sliced red onion
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (crushed red pepper flakes), or to taste (optional)
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta, use a vegetarian variety, if needed, to keep things vegetarian
- Fresh basil, garnish to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spread pesto over CAULIPOWER cauliflower pizza crust.
- Top pesto with mozzarella slices.
- Next, distribute red pepper, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and red onion over cheese. Sprinkle with crumbled feta. Bake on a sheet pan on the middle rack for 12 to 14 minutes.
- Carefully remove from oven, top with chili flakes and basil (if using). Cut into slices, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep the pizza crust frozen until ready to use.
- Don’t have fresh mozzarella? No worries! Use a quality shredded mozzarella (aka pizza mozzarella)
- I used sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (not the dry packed ones) and drained. That’s what I enjoy and recommend.
- Ensure that your wet ingredients like red pepper, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke are patted dry before adding to the pizza. You want a nice and crispy crust!
- Use as much chili flakes as you like! Like it spicy? Add more. Not into spice? Omit or add less. You do you! Make it your pizza.
- The quantities of toppings used for this pizza is basically a guide. If you don’t have all of the ingredients on hand or like less (or more) of something, adjust to your tastes.
- Can’t find the cauliflower pizza crust in your area just yet? Use your favourite pizza crust.
Nutrition estimate (if provided) is based on 1 Serving.
Nutrition information (if provided) is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are guidelines only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Love your combination of toppings…they would make me happy.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks Karen! Happy to hear it 🙂
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
I’m a huge fan of cauliflower pizza crusts! I haven’t made my own yet, because the store bought variety are so darn easy! Love how light and crispy they are, and just perfect for someone cutting back on grains like myself!
Girl Heart Food
Totally easy! Thanks Leanne!
Milena
Love these crusts! The Canada box looks a little different, so cool to follow your shopping experience:). Would love to enjoy the entire Mediterranean pizza you made – absolutely would not share too! Pinned.
Girl Heart Food
Interesting about the boxes! Sharing is overrated anyway, lol. Thanks Milena 🙂
Kevin
Great option for low carb! Love all the topping you used to make a tasty dish!
Girl Heart Food
For sure! Thanks Kevin!
Haylie Abele
YUM! You know how much I love my pizza and wine on the weekends, my friend…I’m going to have to pick up one of these crusts! I can’t believe the bottom looks so crispy!! Love it. My go to pizza toppings are pepperoni, banana pepper and feta cheese. Oh, and ranch dressing. Give it a try! SO GOOD!
Girl Heart Food
I know what ya mean 😉 Ooooh, those are delish too!! Love all of those on pizza 🙂
Sarah
Dawn! This crust looks amazing- what a good find!! I’m totally gonna look for this- I love pizza but dang, so much bread AND cheese. If I could get rid of the bread I’d eat it more often. That crust looks so crisp on bottom too- I’m gonna try it!!
Girl Heart Food
Yay! Totally crispy! Thanks Sarah…hope you love it too 🙂
Marissa
I’ve seen these in the grocery store and wondered about them!! I’m so excited that you did the research for us!! Definitely picking one up next time I’m there!
Girl Heart Food
I say go for it because they’re delish 😉 Thanks Marissa!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
I’m crazy about those caulipower crusts! I even like their frozen pizzas when I’m feeling extra lazy. But this pizza has all my fave things on it (I’m looking at you, artichoke hearts and feta) so I have to try it. SO GOOD! Have a great weekend, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Love those toppings too! Thanks Kelsie! Hope you had a wonderful weekend 🙂
Kelly | Foodtasia
Woot! Woot! Dawn, this pizza looks fabulous and I just can’t believe that crust! It looks so crispy and so good! I’ve got to find this in the store!
Girl Heart Food
Super crispy! Thanks Kelly! Hope you love it 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Woot Woot Dawn! I NEED that cauli crust. I’m dying to get off the treadmill! Lol! love the Mediterranean flavor of this pie too! Pinned!
Girl Heart Food
Haha..I hear ya!! Thank you so much, Mary Ann.
Valentina
We’ve tried a few cauliflower crusts, and I’m definitely keeping an eye out for this one. With a GF son & husband, we LOVE cauliflower pizza crusts around here. Your toppings are scrumptious and the chili flakes seal the deal. You get a woot woot from me. 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Yay! Thank you Valentina! Hope you love it 🙂
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
While I’m aware of the trend of vegetable-based pizza crusts, I’ve got to admit I’ve never tried one! And this crust looks fantastic indeed – I would have never thought it’s low carb and calories. And these toppings are one of my favourite. Sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, peppers, and mozzarella? I’m in!
Girl Heart Food
Well, this is a great place to start!! Thank you, Ben! Count you in for sure 😉
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I just tried my first cauliflower pizza crust a couple of weeks ago, and we loved it! I will have to try your method soon. It’s a great way of sneaking in some more veggies!! Your photos look amazing, Dawn!! Making me hungry 😉
Girl Heart Food
Right?! So good! Thank you Katherine 🙂
Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale
I need this caulipower pizza crust in my life. A Round of an applause for such a tasty pizza recipe. I could eat that whole pie all on my own!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so very much, Katie!! I think could too 😉
David @ Spiced
Wow, that looks like one heck of an awesome pizza, Dawn! We were in Canada this past weekend for a curling tournament, and we stopped by the grocery store on the way into town. I was amazed at how similar everything was, yet so different at the same time. Different brands, some of ’em in French, but familiar products. I was like a kid in a candy store! Glad to hear that this cauliflower crust is available in the States…I’ll have to keep an eye out for it. This pizza looks amazing with all of those delicious toppings, too!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you David! That’s so funny! Love going to grocery stores when travelling…always try to grab a new find. Hope you get your hands on this crust!!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
Holy pizza!!! I need me all three of those in my mouth!!! They look so delicious and I’m looking out for the crusts in my stores this weekend.
Girl Heart Food
Hahaha! Thank you Karrie! Hope you love ’em 🙂
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Hellooooo pizza partaaaaaay! I’m in! This looks delicious, Dawn! I love cauliflower – so I’m sure to love this!! And your toppings are the bomb!! XOXO
Girl Heart Food
Lol!! Thank you Annie! XOXO
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
I had no idea you could buy a frozen cauliflower crust! That makes life so easy. This pizza looks extra delicious. This is perfect for lunch, dinner or even a late night snack!