Cauliflower Pizza Bites
These low-carb cauliflower pizza bites are cheesy, healthy, and made with six simple ingredients. Each crispy cauliflower base is topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. They are nutritious, keto, kid-friendly, and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup marinara or your favorite red sauce
- ⅓ - ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cauliflower by removing the stem, slicing it in half, and then cutting it into bite-sized flat discs. Do this by, laying each cauliflower half flat on a cutting board and slicing it horizontally into ½-inch, round-ish discs, similar in shape to traditional pizza crust. LOOK AT THE PICTURES!
- Evenly space out the cauliflower discs on the lined baking sheet and brush or spray both sides with avocado oil.
- Season the cauliflower with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping the cauliflower pieces halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, heat the marinara sauce on the stovetop or microwave until warm.
- Once the cauliflower is ready, remove it from the oven and place a spoonful of marinara sauce on each disc. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. If desired, add mini cut-up pepperoni, bacon bits, ham, pineapple, or whatever you want!
- Place the baking sheet back in the oven on the broil setting at 500°F (260°C) for 1-2 minutes until the the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with fresh basil and enjoy!
Notes
Watch Closely Under Broil: When using the broil setting to melt the cheese, keep a close eye on the bites to prevent burning. The broiling process happens quickly.
Dry the Cauliflower: After cutting the cauliflower into discs, pat them dry with a paper towel. This helps to remove excess moisture, ensuring the cauliflower roasts and crisps up nicely.
Mozzarella Cheese: Use any melty cheese, such as cheddar, provolone, Mexican blend, Swiss, gruyere, or a blend. I love sharp cheddar.
Parmesan Cheese: Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese are good alternatives to Parmesan. Try nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.
Marinara Sauce: Experiment with different pasta sauces, such as pesto, Vodka, or Alfredo, for a unique twist.
Vegan Option: Making cauliflower pizza bites vegan is a great idea, and you can easily swap out the mozzarella cheese with plant-based melting cheese and the parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Storing: To store cauliflower bites, allow them to cool to room temperature and then transfer them to an airtight container. Refrigerate the bites for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: When reheating, place them in an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer at 300°F to maintain crispiness. Microwaving will cause the bites to become too soft.
Serving Size: 1 serving size is about 8 cauliflower bites.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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