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[perchie.girl]

From WEight Watchers.... very light I think One serving is 7 points the pizza makes four siervings


Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Feta, Peppers and Olives

• 1spray(s)cooking spray

0SmartPoints

• 1⁄2head(s)uncooked cauliflower, cut into florets, about 2 cups
  0SmartPoints
  
• 1⁄2cup(s)shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  5SmartPoints
  
• 2⁄3cup(s)all-purpose flour
  8SmartPoints
  
• 2largeegg(s)
  4SmartPoints
  
• 1tspfresh oregano, minced
  0SmartPoints
  
• 1⁄2tspkosher salt
  0SmartPoints
  
• 1⁄2tspgranulated garlic
  0SmartPoints
  
• 1⁄8tspblack pepper, freshly ground
  0SmartPoints
  
• 1cup(s)roasted red peppers (packed in water), rinsed, drained well, chopped
  0SmartPoints
  
• 2⁄3cup(s)crumbled feta cheese
  11SmartPoints
  
• 10mediumolive(s), Kalamata, pitted, chopped
  1SmartPoints
  
• 2Tbspuncooked scallion(s), chopped
  0SmartPoints
  
• 1Tbspfresh oregano, chopped
  0SmartPoints
  

Instructions

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray.
• Step 2
  Place cauliflower florets in a food processor; process to consistency of rice. Spoon into a large bowl; add mozzarella, flour, eggs, minced oregano, salt, garlic and black pepper. Spoon crust mixture into two 8-inch circles on prepared pan; smooth with a spoon to form an even layer. Bake until medium brown on bottom, 20 minutes; carefully flip over. Bake until evenly browned, 10 minutes more.
• Step 3
  Sprinkle crust with roasted peppers, feta, olives, scallions and chopped oregano; bake until heated through, 5 minutes. Slice each pizza into 4 pieces; serve.
• Step 4
  Serving size: 2 slices

Notes
If you don’t have a food processor, don't worry. You can use a box grater or sharp knife to prep the cauliflower.

 

[Akrnaf2]

 

No fresh herbs here...  but when I have the opportunity I will give it a try.  what types of herbs....   would be best


deb

its really what ever suits your fancy, Basil's are great because there is a huge variety, tarragon will give an almost licorice taste, fresh rosemary can give a full flavored and strong contrast to a light salad(I've also charred it on the grill for that smokey flavor). Thyme is a little earthier but you can find some citrus based varieties(my favorite type), you could even use a big handful of chopped parsley and fresh chives(real chives not green onion). the base for most of my 'chefs special' dressings is vinegar and mustard but I try to keep it relatively simple. Vinegars, mustard, herbs, salt, pepper. Blend well. Slowly incorporate your oil and you'll have a creamy dressing every time.


A.

Fun fact. Walmart for me would be an 80+ mile round trip

LOL  if I were living at home Walmart is a 120 mile round trip....  So is any decent grocery store.   If I stock up on frozen things I have to bring an ice chest.  At home I have a full on Refrigerator and a full on freezer... Called side kicks they look like  complete unit when they set side by side.     So when i stock up I stock up....

But now I have  a teeny kitchen that only one person can stand in much less work.    No room to keep live herbs or even a window. 

deb

For me Walmart is round trip of 14000 miles!

 

[lindalouly]

Been living off of gross microwave meals and instant coffee through this move. Finally settled in and made a real breakfast. Tonight I'm gonna make real homemade fried chicken and cheesy scallop potatoes. Real meals in a real kitchen!!!! Woooohoooo

 

[Akrnaf2]

Good to have you back!

 

[lindalouly]

Good to have you back!

Thank you, Benny. Missed you all.

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote:
LOL if I were living at home Walmart is a 120 mile round trip.... So is any decent grocery store. If I stock up on frozen things I have to bring an ice chest. At home I have a full on Refrigerator and a full on freezer... Called side kicks they look like complete unit when they set side by side. So when i stock up I stock up....

But now I have a teeny kitchen that only one person can stand in much less work. No room to keep live herbs or even a window.

deb
For me Walmart is round trip of 14000 miles!

I know.....

but you probably have way better ingredients over all....

deb

 

[perchie.girl]

Been living off of gross microwave meals and instant coffee through this move. Finally settled in and made a real breakfast. Tonight I'm gonna make real homemade fried chicken and cheesy scallop potatoes. Real meals in a real kitchen!!!! Woooohoooo

 

[attimus]

For me Walmart is round trip of 14000 miles!

I'd love to have access to the markets in your neck of the woods.

 

[perchie.girl]

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I think thats why many chefs wind up doing a little globe totting..... If they can...

 

[Akrnaf2]

Some pic from the nartket that I buy my fresh products! It isn't my pic.it is from the city website.