Hearty low-carb pizza

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 300 g cauliflower
• 250 g pizza cheese, light, grated
• 75 g diced ham, light
• 1 large egg(s)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 dash of olive oil
• 250 g tomatoes
• 125 g light mozzarella
• 70 g tomato paste
• 1 tbsp basil, chopped
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

Cut the cauliflower into small florets, removing any stalks if possible. The resulting amount should be approximately 300g. Microwave the florets uncovered in a microwave-safe container for 8-10 minutes on high power and without adding any liquid. Then puree the cauliflower with a hand blender until it forms a puree similar to mashed potatoes. Preheat the oven to 180°C (convection oven). Mix the cauliflower puree with grated cheese, diced ham, egg, crushed garlic cloves, and a dash of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread the batter evenly on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Bake the base in the hot oven for 12-15 minutes until it is deliciously browned. Then spread the base with tomato paste. The topping can be varied according to taste. Tip: Since the dough already contains spicy ham cubes, I like to place tomato and mozzarella slices on the base and sprinkle with chopped herbs, such as basil. Return the finished pizza to the oven for another 4-5 minutes, until it reaches the desired degree of browning and the mozzarella has melted nicely. Per serving: 712 kcal, 40 g fat, 23 g carbohydrates, 64 g protein.