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 one of my favourite things … pizza!!
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.
Truth talk … 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 cheese is melty. Once out of the oven sprinkle over chili flakes and dig in!
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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
- Chickpea Cauliflower Curry
- Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Leek Soup with Cheddar
- Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
- Cauliflower Tots from My Wife Can Cook
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!
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Mediterranean Pizza (Cauliflower Pizza Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 CAULIPOWER cauliflower pizza crust
- 2 tablespoons pesto (use your favourite)
- 100 grams fresh mozzarella , thinly sliced
- ¼ cup roasted red pepper , cut into strips and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons black olives , pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes , sliced
- 2 tablespoons marinated artichokes , roughly chopped
- 6 to 8 slices red onion , peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes/crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, optional)
- ⅓ cup feta , crumbled (opt for a vegetarian variety, if needed, to keep things vegetarian).
- Fresh basil (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 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 ONLY)
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.
