Description
This delicious cauliflower pepperoni bake is a low-carb alternative to traditional pizza. Packed with flavor, it’s sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (low-carb/no sugar added)
- 2–3 ounces uncured pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cover the cauliflower with about 1 inch of water and microwave for 90 seconds (or heat on the stovetop).
- Drain and pat dry.
- Chop into very small florets. It should look a bit more like cauliflower rice than florets.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Combine the cauliflower, mushrooms, diced bell pepper, and seasoning in a bowl.
- Add a layer of the marinara sauce to the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add in half of the cauliflower mixture, then a layer of sauce, half the pepperoni, half the mozzarella.
- Add in the remaining cauliflower, followed by the sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Add parmesan and bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve with fresh basil and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg