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Easy Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe


If you have ever been intimidated to make a cauliflower crust at home, I feel ya! Trader Joe’s has the perfect Cauliflower Crust already done and today I’m going to show you a rather easy pizza recipe

Trader Joe's Cauliflower Pizza Crust on a sheet pan.
Easy Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe.

Original Post Date: April 2022 | Updated Post: July 2024

Like my Four Pepper and Cauliflower Chili ,Roasted Cauliflower Parmesan Steaks or my Jicama Wrapped Beef Tacos, this one of those comfort food recipes I recreated for those who have allergies or just want to enjoy a lower calorie indulgence. This cauliflower crust pizza is loaded with veggies, vegan pesto and and dairy free cheese- all from Trader Joe’s. Plus it takes about 30 minutes to make!

Showing some love for Trader’s Joe’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust: This is a gluten-free pizza crust that can be found in the frozen section. It is also vegan. The pizza comes with two crusts and you can pretty much go crazy with all the different toppings.  It’s also low carb so go ahead and have that extra slice! 

Why this recipe works

  • So easy and quick.The crust sits out for a few while you saute your veggies.
  • This frozen pizza crust has a good texture once baked.
  • You can use whatever delicious toppings you love. If dairy isn’t an issue, sprinkle mozzarella cheese and use my Pesto with Avocado Oil

Ingredients

ingredients for Easy Trader Joe's Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe.
  • Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Crust
  • Extra virgin olive oil.
  • Red bell peppers. Green are a good option as well. 
  • Sweet onion. Red onion is tasty too.
  • Shitake mushrooms.
  • Crimini mushrooms
  • Vegan cheese. I use the dairy free alternative cheese. Trader Joe’s has other kinds of vegan cheese like almond milk or cashew but I don’t recommend it for this pizza. You can also use another vegan brand as well. 
  • Vegan pesto. You can find this in the cold section of Trader Joe’s. Other grocery stores carry dairy free pesto as well. 
  • Salt and pepper as needed.

Instructions

Step One: First thing, start with preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Remove the crust from the box and plastic and let it sit out for a few minutes. In a large saute pan over medium low heat, add the olive oil. When ready, add the red bell peppers, onion and sliced mushrooms. Let it cook for a couple of minutes and then turn the heat down to low. 

sautéed veggies in a pan.

Step Two: Continue to cook until onions and peppers start to sweat, about 8-10 minutes. Season with a dash of salt and pepper. When done, set it aside.

Step Three: Place the crust on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the pesto over the top. Then spread the veggies on top. Finish off by sprinkling the cheese.

cauliflower pizza crust on parchment paper.
adding pesto to pizza crust.
adding veggies to pizza crust.
adding cheese to pizza.

Step Four: Put in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cheese melts and the edges of the pizza are golden. Gently move to a cooling rack and let sit for a few minutes. Enjoy warm. 

Variations

  • This veggie loaded pizza can be recreated on a regular pizza crust.
  • Other veggies can be added or substituted such as fresh spinach, sliced tomato, roasted eggplant, or broccoli. 
  • Tomato sauce works instead of pesto. 
  • Add meat or sausage and hot honey or whatever your favorite pizza toppings are.
hand grabbing a pizza slice.
2 slices of pizza on a white plate.

Storing instructions

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.  Reheat the pizza in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes or microwave for one minute.

Helpful tips

  • My oven runs hot so I chose 400 degrees F to bake the pizza. The instructions on the box say 425 degrees so its up to you to choose what temp will work best for your oven. 
  • Baking on a sheet pan is great but using a pizza crisper pan will result in a crispier crust. 

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slices of pizza on parchment paper.

Easy Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

Kristina Cadelina
This cauliflower crust pizza is loaded with veggies, vegan pesto and dairy free cheese- all from Trader Joe's. Plus it takes about 30 minutes to make!

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 373 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower pizza crust trader joe's, premade from frozen section
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup shitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegan pesto
  • 1/2 cup plant based cheese dairy free/vegan cheese
  • salt and pepper as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Remove the crust from the box and plastic and let it sit out for a few minutes. In a large saute pan over medium low heat, add the olive oil. When ready, add the red bell peppers, onion and sliced mushrooms. Let cook for a couple of minutes and then turn the heat down to low. 
  • Continue to cook until onions and peppers start to sweat, about 8-10 minutes. Season with a dash of salt and pepper. When done, set it aside.
  • Place the crust on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the pesto over the top. Then spread the veggies on top. Finish off by sprinkling the cheese.
  • Put in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cheese melts and the edges of the pizza are golden. Gently move to a cooling rack and let sit for a few minutes. Enjoy warm

Notes

Notes:
Storing instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.  Reheat the pizza in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes or microwave for one minute.
Helpful tips:
My oven runs hot so I chose 400 degrees F to bake the pizza. The instructions on the box say 425 degrees so its up to you to choose what temp will work best for your oven. 
Baking on a sheet pan is great but using a pizza crisper pan will result in a crispier crust. 

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 804IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cauliflower Pizza Crust, Easy Pizza, Pesto Pizza, Vegetable Pizza
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