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By Monica Bravo 12 Comments

Grain-Free & Primal Pizza Crust Recipe

PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA! It’s an American favorite. My mom used to take me to eat pizza probably once a week. When I realized I had issues with grains, I made a Grain-Free & Primal Pizza Crust Recipe. 

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When I first started Paleo, people asked me what I missed most, and I would say, “PIZZA!” I grew up eating pizza quite often, and when I started eating healthier I realized me and pizza were not friends. Actually I don’t know many people that feel great after eating pizza. So that’s where this recipe comes in!

Unlike gluten-free crusts you may find at the store, this crust is actually GRAIN free too- meaning no rice or other starchy grains. Instead we use cauliflower and cheese. If you can tolerate dairy, want to indulge, but don’t want an upset stomach from a grain overdose, this recipe was made for you. 

Grain-Free Primal Pizza
2013-06-19 20:25:45
Serves 2
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower
  2. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  3. 1 egg, beaten
  4. 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning (or oregano, garlic, garlic salt)
  5. Olive oil
  6. Toppings- pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and other pizza toppings
To Rice the Cauliflower
  1. Chop up raw cauliflower; break florets into somewhat even pieces.
  2. Add to food processor and pulse until rice-like consistency. It is important not to over pulse or you may puree it.
  3. Take riced raw cauliflower and you can either microwave for 10 minutes OR cook in coconut or olive oil in a pan.
To make Pizza Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 450.
  2. In a medium bowl stir together 1 cup cauliflower, egg, and cheese. Stir in Italian seasoning. Transfer to the cookie sheet and form into 9" pizza crust. Brush olive oil over top of mixture.
  3. Bake at 450 degree for 15 minutes (without toppings).
  4. Remove from oven and add toppings.
  5. Place in oven on broil at high heat just until cheese is melted (2-3 minutes)
Notes
  1. Be careful with buying pizza sauce. Make sure there is no added sugar or other additives.
  2. I recommend pineapple and ham as toppings. Get creative!
Adapted from Your Lighter Side
Adapted from Your Lighter Side
Dr. Monica Bravo https://drmonicabravo.com/
Although this recipe includes cheese it doesn’t give a green-light for all dairy. Dairy is an iffy subject when it comes to Paleo/Primal people. It is actually not truly Paleo, but some people do indulge in it if they can tolerate it. It’s a personal preference. When buying cheese look for raw cheese. It’s at many Whole Foods or Fresh Markets.

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  1. Erica DeBarr says

    January 20, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I am also off dairy.. and soy. That makes cheese recipes harder, especially since I’m addicted to the Sdtuff!!! Do you have any recommendations for a substitute for the mozzarella? Daiya (tapioca cheese substitute) perhaps? Curious if you’ve tried anything before I started experimenting with expensive cheese subs.

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    • Monica Bravo says

      January 22, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      I don’t think any substitute will really work! I’d just try another recipe. Pizza is just not the same without real cheese

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    August 6, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    Hi! I just started doing the paleo lifestyle about a month ago. An older couple came into the restaurant I work at and we started talking about it. They introduced me to your website and I love it. Just wanted to say that I LOVE pizza and this receipe left me with doubts. .. Until I made it. It was amazing! I’ve made it a few times now and I’m curious if you’ve ever made it with broccoli? I’d really like to give it a try. Thanks for all of your help!

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    • Monica Bravo says

      August 6, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Congrats on starting Paleo. That’s so exciting to hear! Where do you work? I’m so glad you like the recipe! I haven’t made it in forever and you just reminded me I want to, haha. No I’ve never made it with broccoli, but it would probably be good. Try it out and let me know what you think! Broccoli is a stronger flavor than cauliflower, but if you like broccoli it’ll probably be good!

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      • Emily says

        August 11, 2014 at 8:06 pm

        I started about a month and half ago. I really love it. I have cheat days. . Still working on going full paleo. Haha. I work at hello sushi near campus. Haven’t made the pizza yet with broccoli but I’ll let you know how it goes!

        Reply
  3. LD says

    January 31, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Wow. Wow. This was so good. My five-year old ate, like, six pieces! I was skeptical that the cauli would make a good crust, but it held together really well. I ran out of mozzarella on the kids’ pizza and used a six-cheese Italian blend on the adults’. Fabulous! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      February 3, 2015 at 10:58 am

      Awesome! So happy to hear you enjoyed it.

      Reply

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