Pepperoni Cauliflower Pizza Bites
Pepperoni Cauliflower Pizza Bites is an easy snack recipe that’s healthier with it’s cauliflower crust! Just steam cauliflower florettes, flatten, top and bake! Mini cauliflower pizzas are nutritious, delicious and a fun appetizer for both adults and kids!
Servings: 12
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. large cauliflower florettes, about 24 florettes
- 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Brush baking sheet with 1 Tbs. olive oil.
- Place cauliflower in microwave safe dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Timing depends on the wattage of your microwave. Uncover, drain any remaining water and let cauliflower stand until cool enough to handle. Pat off any excess water.
- Arrange cauliflower on prepared baking sheet and mash down to flatten.
- Brush tops of cauliflower with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning and kosher salt. Top with pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni.
- Bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and pizzas are heated through.
Notes
Makes 24 pizza bites.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg