Vegetarian Cauliflower Pizza

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cauliflower florets
• 0.75 cups shredded light mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons fennel seeds
• garlic powder to taste
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 tomato , chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Allow to cool. Grate cauliflower and measure out 1 cup.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a circular or rectangular metal baking pan with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Combine grated cauliflower, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and egg in a large bowl. Press mixture into the prepared baking pan evenly. Sprinkle with basil, parsley, oregano, fennel, and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove crust from the oven and sprinkle with bell pepper, onion, and tomato. Top with remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven's broiler. Return cauliflower pizza to oven and broil until cheese has melted and crust is crispy, about 5 minutes.