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Southwestern Roasted Cauliflower Pizza

June 23, 2015 by Matt Robinson 36 Comments

Look at that, a vegetarian meal and you would hardly know it by the looks of this loaded pizza. Generally, I love my pizza loaded to please my inner carnivore.

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But this time around, I decided to trade in my usual meaty pizza for a vegetarian spin as part of my sponsorship with Ford and their Switch It Up Series.

I’m joining Merrill Stubbs with Ford’s fun new YouTube Series Switch It Up. A series that is helping experts try something new-or something they’ve never done before. You are going to love how encouraging they are. Check this one out  from DIY maven Erica Domesek, of PS I Made This. She challenged Merrill Stubbs of Food 52 to trade out her kitchen comfort for a studio to do an art project.

 

 

That said, this pizza – you cannot believe the bulging eyes and sighs of disbelief from my family when this hit the dinner table. Naomi of course, being nearly vegetarian herself, loved it but couldn’t believe the pizza before her was one crafted by the meat lover she knows me to be. Same with Cole, but once he took a bite and three pieces later—he was all in.

Southwestern Roasted Cauliflower Pizza via Real Food by Dad

Admittedly, I was a bit apprehensive and was sure I would need to have a second dinner ready in case I wasn’t satisfied or filled enough. Both proved to be wrong. I actually loved it and the “meatiness” of the cauliflower was enough to keep me full for the evening.

Southwestern Roasted Cauliflower Pizza | Real Food by Dad

Yield: Serves 6

Southwestern Roasted Cauliflower Pizza

Southwestern Roasted Cauliflower Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry shell, thawed according to directions
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cauliflower head, roasted and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons corn
  • 3 tablespoons petite black beans
  • 3 tablespoons chopped red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green pepper

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Heat oven to 400 degrees F.* LIne baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Flatten out pastry shell and using a knife point, score a 1/2-inch border all the way around. Spread BBQ sauce inside border, sprinkle half of cheese on top. Layer with remaining ingredients and finish with remaining cheese. Bake for 15-22 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown.
  3. *For best results, skip the baking sheet and place pizza steel (or pizza stone) in the oven and allow it to heat up with the oven. Then bake pizza with parchment paper underneath directly on pizza steel.
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Filed Under: Cheese, Comfort, Dinner, DIY, Easy, Lunch, Pizza, Savory, Vegetables Tagged With: cauliflower, fast and easy, Ford, pizza, puff pastry, southwestern pizza, sponsored

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Comments

  1. Tori Cooper says

    June 24, 2015 at 3:43 am

    Okay, I so have to make this pizza! Yum! Southwestern anything is the best!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:35 pm

      I absolutely loved it. Thanks so much Tori!

      Reply
  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:29 am

    I’ve made pizza crust out of cauliflower, but never put cauliflower ON pizza. You, my friend, are a pizza WIZARD! I love the Southwestern flavah going on here! Pinned!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:35 pm

      You’re the best, thanks Taylor!

      Reply
  3. HalfBakedHarvest says

    June 24, 2015 at 5:29 am

    I love roasted cauliflower on a pizza! Great flavors going on!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Thanks Tieghan!

      Reply
  4. Allie|Baking a Moment says

    June 24, 2015 at 5:35 am

    I’ve used cauliflower in place of meat in my chili before, so I know it works great! I love that you’ve taken the extra step of roasting it though, I bet the flavors are just incredible! Gorgeous as always, Matt 🙂

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Thank you Allie!

      Reply
  5. grandbabycakes says

    June 24, 2015 at 6:59 am

    This is beyond genius. The flavors of this pizza are sensational!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Thank you Jocelyn!

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    June 24, 2015 at 7:08 am

    Cauliflower is a huge addiction of mine (probably weird, but true) and southwestern flavored anything is always a hit with my belly, so this pizza looks epically delicious! I love that you made this with puff pastry! I am drooling at the thought of the buttery flakey crust paired with the toppings. Delicious, as always! Cheers, Matt!

    Reply
  7. Liz @ FloatingKitchen says

    June 24, 2015 at 7:10 am

    This is right up my alley! And the Switch it Up series sounds so fun!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply
  8. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I am always a vegetarian when it comes to pizza and cannot wait to try this!!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Then you will love this one for sure, thanks Zainab!

      Reply
  9. Alice Choi says

    June 24, 2015 at 10:01 am

    LOVE the vegetarian spin here. . I would DEVOUR this pizza in a heartbeat. Will totally check out Ford’s fun new YouTube Series. . so fun!!!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Thanks Alice!

      Reply
  10. ITheeCook says

    June 24, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I love roasted cauliflower every way!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      Me too! Thanks Rina:)

      Reply
  11. Ben Maclain|havocinthekitchen says

    June 24, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    You managed to surprise not only your family, ha-ha! But indeed, such a hearty and delish combo. Well done, Matt!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      Thank you my friend!

      Reply
  12. Mary Ann @ the beach house kic says

    June 24, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Those are some of my FAVORITE ingredients on that there pizza Matt! Killer!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      Thank you Mary Ann!

      Reply
  13. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

    June 24, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    Oh I love the replacement of cauliflower for meat, I wouldn’t do it all the time, but every once in a while, it seriously hits the spot! This looks awesome Matt!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  14. Petit Gourmet says

    June 25, 2015 at 5:16 am

    Matt! love the cauliflower addition! great idea! looks amazing!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks Gaila!

      Reply
  15. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    June 25, 2015 at 5:36 am

    Haha, to be honest, I was a bit surprised that this was a vegetarian pizza too, Matt! I haven’t tried roasted cauliflower on pizza yet, but I’m sure it’s delicious! Must give it a try soon!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:38 pm

      You need to try this one Lisa!

      Reply
  16. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    June 25, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I’m digging the veggie pizza, Matt! And the quick puff crust, genius.

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks Megan!!

      Reply
  17. Tutti Dolci says

    June 25, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    Love your Southwest spin on pizza, this looks too good!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      Thanks so much Laura!

      Reply
  18. Derek @DadWithAPan says

    June 26, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    I would like to place an order for pickup, I’ll be by in about 45 minutes, thanks!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      June 28, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      Haha any time Derek, you’re close enough!

      Reply
  19. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:49 am

    YUM – all those rosted beans and corn and cauli – on pizza crust – YUM! I’m with Cole, i would have eaten 3 pieces in one breath!

    Reply

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