Craving pizza and want a healthier option? We’ve got you! This artichoke and spinach pesto-inspired pizza is made on a cauliflower crust and loaded with flavor while also staying budget-friendly. It’s easy to make, packed with veggies, perfect for anyone looking for a lighter take on a classic favorite.
Ingredients2 servings
Crust
- 6 cups frozen riced cauliflower, thawed
- 2 oz goat cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp parmesan, grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
Pesto
- 1 cup baby spinach, packed
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 Tbsp parmesan, grated
- 3 raw walnut halves
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- 1/4 cup artichoke heart quarters, chopped
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
1
Make the crust: Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, mix the egg, goat cheese, parmesan, and salt until creamy. Place riced cauliflower in a large, clean dish towel. Gather the edges to make a pouch then squeeze as much water as possible out. Transfer to the bowl with the egg mixture and stir to combine.
2
Transfer the dough mixture to the prepared baking sheet and press firmly into 1/4 inch thick circle. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes, until set.
3
Make the pesto: In a high speed blender or food processor, combine spinach, lemon juice, parmesan, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse until creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Add 1 Tbsp of water if too thick.
4
Remove crust from oven and carefully flip over onto the baking pan, removing parchment paper. Spoon pesto onto crust and spread into an even layer. Top with artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. Return to oven and bake 5-8 minutes, until cheese begins to brown. Remove from oven, slice into 4 pieces and enjoy warm.
Notes:
- Traditional pesto uses pine nuts and basil — we’ve opted for baby spinach and walnuts to make it more accessible, but either version would be delicious.
- Could also consider using a Yuka-friendly premade cauliflower crust!
Love pesto flavors? You’ll want to give this recipe a try too—check it out below!
Happy cooking 🥰 ☀️
Thank you. I am going to try those recipes because look delicious. Thank a gain.
I will try it sound delicious thanks!
Muchas gracias, por las recetas, yo no como pizza pero con esas recetas me parece que si voy a disfrutar pizza. Ya no tengo que esperar ir a New York 😋
I really appreciate you choosing a healthy lifestyle; it inspires me to do the same.
Thank you these recipes look amazing:) can’t wait to try them !
Thanks Yuka. Does this crust freeze well? If so, at which point would you recommend freezing it?
If you would like to freeze this crust, you can do so after it is first baked (step 2).
I like this recipe. I would have to replace the spinach. Got to keep the oxalates low.
Will try the gluten free versions , they all look delicious thank you.
What could I use in place of goat cheese? There are few things I won’t eat, but that is one of them.
If you’re not eating it because you don’t like the taste, that will probably vanish in this recipe. I have some pancake batter recipe that calls for cottage cheese, which my daughter-in-law would never eat, but once it’s in the recipe, it becomes neutral. You probably could substitute cottage cheese for the Goat cheese in this recipe too
Ricotta cheese could be used as a replacement!
Mercies Julie, je ne supporte pas de gluten, don’t cela me fait Grand plaisir, mon Mari et mes fils vous suivre depuis des Annees pour tout se que nous echelons. Merci a tout votre troupe, que Dieu vous benisse tous ainsi que vous protege..Veronique
Merci beaucoup Véronique ! Nous sommes ravis que nos contenus vous soient utiles à vous et à votre famille 🧡
The Colliflower pizza recipe sounds divine. I would like to find out where to purchase the premade crust.
Many major grocery chains carry them in the frozen foods section!
Exelent
Dear Julie,
Thank you so much for sharing the pizza recipes. I so appreciate that you make the crust without it being flour and water.🙀
Blessings to you and all the Yuka family🥰