Clean Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

As a fellow clean eater and a human, I get cravings for foods that shouldn't necessarily enter my home. As I was walking around the grocery, I saw a fresh "bake at home" pizza sitting in the display. I immediately started wishing I could take it home and pop it into my oven. I made a better choice though, I decided to make my own version - clean, gluten-free and considered paleo-friendly if you are into that. Here is the recipe:

Clean Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

1 small-medium head of cauliflower or 3 cups of cauliflower florets, stems removed. 

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp dried basil (additionally crushed between your fingers)

1/2 tsp dried oregano (additionally crushed between your fingers)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup organic, shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup organic, shredded Parmesan cheese

1 egg

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry your cauliflower. Pat dry to remove any additional liquid. Cut the cauliflower into florets (the top part) and remove the majority of the stem.

2. Pulse in a food processor for approximately 30 seconds until you create something resembling cauliflower snow. This will serve as your "flour" for the recipe. It should yield from 2-3 cups of "snow."

3. Place the cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 4 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. If you are using a pizza stone, place the stone in the oven so that it can heat to temperature before you will put your crust on it. 

5. Once your cauliflower has cooled (it will be a few minutes), place it in a tea towel and wring it out to remove excess water. Watch out - there will be a lot of water! You will want to do this over the sink!

6. In a bowl, combine cauliflower, spices, and cheese. Add egg and combine to a "dough ball" using your hands.

7. Place dough onto a piece of parchment paper sprayed with olive oil. Begin forming the dough into a round pizza shape. Dough should be approximately 1/2 inch thick with no thin spots or overly thick spots.

8. Take parchment paper and dough and move to pizza stone or pizza pan. Bake in oven for approximately 8-10 minutes until cauliflower is a light golden brown.

9. Remove pan and crust from oven and add any toppings you would like to put on it - sauce, cheese, meat, veggies, etc. (we used a clean soppresatta).  

10. Once you have put your toppings on your pizza, bake it in the oven for about 5-7 more minutes until cheese begins to bubble.

11. Let pizza sit for 3-4 minutes to cool. Cut with pizza wheel and enjoy!

Source: heandsheeatclean 

Sirloin Steak with Horseradish Sour Cream

An abundantly healthy, well-rounded meal in the time it would take you to call for takeout, this simple steak is balanced by a pungent, fresh horseradish cream for dipping.

Serves: 4
Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes (plus marinating time)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb boneless sirloin steak, trimmed of fat
• 1 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, divided
• 2 zucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 1/2 tbsp grated fresh horseradish

PANTRY STAPLES

• 1 tbsp safflower oil, plus additional as needed
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp plus 1/8 tsp sea salt, divided

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To a large resealable bag, add steak and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
2. Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly brush grate or pan with oil. Remove steak from bag and season with pepper and 1/4 tsp salt; discard marinade. Brush both sides of zucchini with 1 tbsp safflower oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Transfer steak and zucchini to grill and cook for 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness of steak. Transfer steak to a cutting board. Continue cooking zucchini for 4 minutes more, turning occasionally, until just tender.
3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, horseradish, remaining 1/2 tsp Worcestershire and remaining 1/8 tsp salt. Thinly slice steak and serve with zucchini and sour cream mixture.

Nutrients per serving (3 oz steak, 1/2 zucchini, 2 tbsp sour cream mixture): Calories: 205, Total Fat: 10 g, Sat. Fat: 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 6 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 27 g,
Sodium: 388 mg, Cholesterol: 65 mg

Nutritional Bonus: With 27 grams of protein per serving, this delicious steak keeps you feeling satisfied and contributes to a revved-up metabolism, which helps to ward off excess weight gain. A side of zucchini ensures you get a dose of carotenoids, antioxidants that help protect your eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration. 

Clean Eats: Chicken Chili

Clean Eats: Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground chicken breast

1 cup chopped onion

1 Tbsp minced garlic

2-4 oz cans of diced green chilies

1-15 oz can of black beans (drain)

1-15 oz can of kidney beans (drain)

2-14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes

1 Tbsp Xylitol brown sugar blend

1 Tbsp chili powder

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp spicy mustard

1 Tbsp regular mustard

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp salt

Optional Toppings: cilantro, green onion, cottage cheese

Directions:

1. Brown meat with onions and garlic in a large pot.  Cook until no longer pink.

2. Place meat in crock pot. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir until combined.

3. Place on "low heat" for desired time (we prefer around 2 hours since the meat is already cooked).

 Tip: You can also make this without a crockpot.  To make without a crock pot you would still brown the meat in a large pan and then add the remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. 

Makes approximately 6 servings.

Macros:

Calories - 196

Protein - 24 g

Fats - 1 g

Carbs - 20 g