Whole30 Pizza Margherita

Indulge in the guilt-free indulgence of Whole30 Pizza Margherita, a wholesome twist on the classic Italian favorite. This recipe swaps traditional pizza dough for a nutrient-packed cauliflower crust infused with almond flour, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder for a subtly nutty and savory base. Topped with vibrant tomato sauce, fragrant dried oregano, and creamy optional cashew mozzarella, this pizza is finished with a fresh garnish of basil leaves for a burst of herbal brightness. Perfectly crispy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant, this pizza is ready in under an hour, making it a healthy yet satisfying weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer. Enjoy all the comforting flavors of pizza while staying true to your clean eating goals!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Cauliflower florets
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Almond flour
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 8 whole Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Cashew mozzarella (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until you achieve a rice-like texture.

Step 3

Transfer the cauliflower rice to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 5 minutes until softened. Allow it to cool slightly.

Step 4

Place the cooked cauliflower into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the dried cauliflower rice, egg, almond flour, nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 6

Place the cauliflower dough onto the prepared baking sheet and, using your hands, shape it into a 10-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 7

Brush the crust lightly with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the crust from the oven. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border at the edges.

Step 9

Sprinkle dried oregano over the tomato sauce and add cashew mozzarella if using.

Step 10

Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the edges are crisp and the topping is heated through.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Step 12

Slice and enjoy your Whole30 Pizza Margherita!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1100.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	873.9

Total Fat 53.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 196mg	0%
Sodium 2419.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 38.3g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 315.7mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 2448.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.8%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 26.3%