Recipe: Low-Carb Cauliflower Crust Bread Sticks
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think bread sticks?
For me it’s CARBS. That’s usually my biggest weakness/guilty pleasure.
Luckily, I’ve found a way around my beloved carbs! These cauliflower bread sticks use cauliflower for the base instead of the usual flour/dough.
Although these cheesy bread sticks are low-carb they aren’t particularly low-fat but they are a much healthier alternative to regular bread sticks and great for people on a low-carb diet.
Plus, you can also use low-fat cheese and make it work for you if you are concerned about the calories.
THE RECIPE:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese or tex-mex cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2-3 tablespoons italian breadcrumbs optional: please see note below
- 2 tablespoons softened light butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated reduced fat mozzarella cheese
- *Optional Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse cauliflower separate into florets. Place cauliflower florets in a food processor and process until it reaches a rice/couscous texture.
- Place the cauliflower in a microwave container and cover with lid or plastic wrap. Microwavable for 5-7 minutes. Place the microwaved cauliflower in a large bowl and add the eggs, Parmesan and Mozzarella, oregano, crushed garlic and stir until combined.
- Transfer to the baking stone or sheet, and using your hands, pat out into a large rectangle
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Mix 2 the tablespoons butter and diced garlic in a small bowl then spread the butter and garlic mixture over baked cauliflower bread and top with Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses.
- Place back in the 400 degree oven for 5 minutes or until all the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Slice and Serve with warm marinara or your favorite dipping sauce!