These cauliflower steak pizzas are a flavorful, low-carb twist on pizza night. With just four ingredients and about 25 minutes in the oven, they’re a quick, satisfying way to enjoy a cheesy, saucy meal while getting more vegetables on the table.
Instead of making a traditional cauliflower crust, this recipe slices the cauliflower into thick “steaks” and turns each slice into an individual pizza. The process is simple: slice, roast, top with sauce and cheese, and broil briefly to melt the cheese. The result is a satisfying, lower-carb alternative to regular pizza that still delivers big on flavor.
These cauliflower steak pizzas are great if you want to add more vegetables to your meals, cut back on carbs, or try a creative new way to serve cauliflower. They’re cheesy, saucy, and very adaptable to whatever toppings you prefer.
4 Ingredients You’ll Need
Cauliflower: a whole head, cut into 1½-inch-thick “steaks.”
Oil: extra virgin olive oil is recommended.
Pizza sauce: store-bought or homemade pizza or pasta sauce works well.
Mozzarella: fresh or pre-shredded mozzarella, depending on your preference.
How to Make Cauliflower Steak Pizza – Step by Step
Begin by preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the base stem of the cauliflower, wash, and slice the head into 1½-inch-thick “steaks.” Lay the steaks on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil, then season with salt.
Roast the cauliflower steaks at 400°F for about 25 minutes total, flipping once halfway through so both sides become tender and slightly browned.
Take the roasted steaks out of the oven. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each steak and top with mozzarella. Place under the oven broiler on HIGH for about 1 minute, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and just beginning to brown. Remove from the oven and finish with fresh basil or any other desired toppings.
Recipe Variations
Meat toppings: add cooked sausage, pepperoni, or prosciutto for more protein and flavor.
Vegetable toppings: try sliced olives, thinly sliced bell peppers, roasted cherry tomatoes, or sautéed mushrooms.
Herbs & seasonings: sprinkle red pepper flakes for heat, dried oregano for classic pizza flavor, or finish with fresh basil for brightness.
These cauliflower steak pizzas are quick to prepare and require minimal ingredients, making them a perfect weeknight meal or a fun addition to a light dinner spread. They’re filling, flavorful, and easy to customize to suit different tastes.
Tasty, simple, and fast—exactly the kind of recipe that becomes a go-to favorite.
More Low Carb Cauliflower Recipes to Try
For another cozy cauliflower option, try a creamy cauliflower soup on cold nights. If you enjoy cauliflower-based pizzas, you may also like a thin cauliflower pizza crust for making larger pizzas without flour.
Cauliflower Steak Pizza
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cauliflower head
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil
- salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove the cauliflower stem, wash the head, and slice into 1½-inch-thick “steaks”.
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Place steaks on a sheet pan, brush both sides with olive oil, and season with salt. Roast for 15 minutes, flip carefully with a spatula, then roast another 10 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
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Remove from the oven. Set the broiler to HIGH, spread pizza sauce on each steak, and sprinkle with mozzarella. Broil for about 1 minute until the cheese melts and starts to brown. Serve topped with fresh basil and any additional toppings you like.
Notes
Meat toppings: add cooked sausage or pepperoni slices for extra flavor and protein.
Veggie toppings: try sliced olives, thinly sliced peppers, or roasted cherry tomatoes.
Herbs & seasonings: add red pepper flakes for heat or dried oregano; finish with fresh basil for brightness.