Use a paella pan or cast iron pan.

Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops have trying out great new recipes to spice up our menu! This month we’re trying out different Cauliflower recipes, and Cauliflower Pizza is one delicious recipe that we have to share! This amazing pizza crust will not only leave you wanting more, but you wont feel that guilt of eating a greasy pizza that weights you down. Try out different toppings with it and find a recipe that is a staple in your weekly menu.

Enjoy and have fun exploring!

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Grated Cauliflower (using a hand-held cheese grater or your food processor. Cauliflower should be ‘rice-like’ texture)
• 1/4 Cup Egg Whites
• 1 Cup Low Fat Cheese (Mozzarella, Feta or the best option for a low-fat/higher protein pizza use 1% Cottage Cheese – drain your cottage cheese of any extra water first)
• 1 Tsp Oregano
• 2 Tsp Parsley
• 1-2 Tbsp Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (Optional and to taste)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 F.
2. Slightly grease a cookie sheet or even better simply use parchment paper (or use my favorite – the baking stone).
3. Place your grated cauliflower in a frying pan over medium heat and cook until translucent (If you are in a hurry you can cook the cauliflower rice in a bowl in the microwave for 8 minutes – do not cover and do not add any water).
4. Place all other ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
5. In a bowl combine cooked cauliflower rice and blended ingredients.
6. Spread dough out evenly and fairly thinly over parchment paper (or cookie sheet).
7. Bake for 25-35 minutes (depending on your oven – *see below).
8. Remove the crust from the oven. Add organic, natural pizza or pasta sauce (see Simple Marinara Sauce below) and toppings.
9. Feel free to place under a broiler at high heat to heat your ingredients. Remove and Enjoy!

*Tip – Here are my main tips to make your crust crusty:

• Make sure your cauliflower is dry after washing (no water to cook).
• Spread your crust out thin (not too thin – just a thin layer).
• Bake until crust-like. If you peak at your crust at the recommended cooking time and the middle is still not cooked… cook longer.
• Pre-cook your vegetable toppings before adding to your pizza.
• If you want to add a little bit of cheese to the top of your pizza Parmesan is your healthiest option.

At Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops, located inside the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, you can try making all of our recipes at home! Not only are we giving you great recipes, but hints and tips about certain products. This month we are focusing on Cauliflower. Sure, it’s not the most commonly used vegetable while cooking, but it sure is great when put with right stuff!

And if you ever feel like the last thing you want to do is cook, come to Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops and we’ll take care of your cauliflower craving (or any food for that matter)! Make a reservation today at 408-437-2170

Cauliflower and Chickpea with Curry

1 whole cauliflower

3 medium onions

4 cloves of garlic

½ tsp chopped fresh ginger

2 tsp ground coriander

2 star aniseed

½ tsp ground chili

4 curry leaves

2 tsp garam masala

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tin of chopped tomatoes

1 tin of chickpeas, drained

2 tbsp of chopped fresh coriander

Method:

Remove the stalks from the cauliflower and cut into large florets. In a pan of boiling water, add the cauliflower and cook for five minutes. When ready, drain from the water and place back in the pan. Cover so it stays warm.

While the cauliflower is cooking, cut the onions into small pieces. Squash the garlic with the back of a knife to make it easier to peel. Chop until nice and fine.

In a pan, add a touch of butter, plus the onion, garlic and ginger, and sauté until golden brown.

In the same pan, add the dried spices and cook for a further five minutes.

Add the tin of tomatoes and chickpeas and stir well. Then add the cooked cauliflower. Top up with 100ml of cold water and bring to a simmer for five to 10 minutes until the cauliflower is cooked.

Finish by adding the chopped coriander. Serve on a warm plate