Classic Comfort Foods Lightened Up

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Breakfast pastries, creamy soups, pot pies, and apple pie are just a few of the nostalgic, comforting foods we eat when the weather cools off. Since nutritional value is on your mind, we've gathered a number of healthy twists on our decadent favorites to please your palate and satiate comfort-food cravings.

Cutting back on gluten and grains? This veggie-powered pizza needs to make its way to your kitchen. Freshly grated cauliflower serves as the base for the creative and delicious crust that you can fold up just like traditional pizza! The recipe only called for grape tomatoes and fresh basil, but feel free to toss a ton more veggies on this pizza pie to bulk it up a bit. At less than 300 calories for half the pie, this is a pizza recipe you can enjoy sans guilt. Get the recipe below, then check out 15 more half-calorie classics here!


From Paula Deen

Cauliflower Crust Pizza


Ingredients

Nonstick spray
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, grated (about 1/2 a large head)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh basil leaves, optional


Directions


  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat oven to 425ºF.

  2. Grate the cauliflower using a box grater until you have two cups of cauliflower crumbles. Place in a large bowl and microwave for seven to eight minutes, or until soft. Remove from the microwave and let cool.

  3. Mix in the egg, one cup mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Once combined, pat into a 10-inch round on the prepared pizza pan. Spray lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden.

  4. Top the pizza with the sauce, 1/4 cup mozzarella, grape tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes. Top with basil before serving.



Source: Calorie Count


Information

Category: Main Dishes, Pizza
Yield: Makes two servings.


Nutrition

Calories per serving: 272 calories


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