Cauliflower Crust Garlic Breadsticks

Ingredients:

• 1/4-1/2 a head of cauliflower (about 2 cups) (Beneficial)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (Beneficial)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (Beneficial)
• 1 large egg (Beneficial)
• 4 oz low fat mozzarella cheese, grated (Beneficial)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1 pinch each salt and pepper
• Cooking spray
• Optional for dipping:Marinara sauce (Neutral)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper so that paper hangs over the sides.
2. Lightly spray parchment paper with cooking spray.
3. Rice the cauliflower. To “rice,” grate the cauliflower with a cheese grater.
4. Cook “rice” in the microwave until soft, about 6-7 minutes, stirring every two minutes.
5. While the cauliflower cooks, beat the egg, garlic, 3 ounces of the cheese, 1/4 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning, and salt and pepper.
6. Add cooked cauliflower to cheese mixture and combine.
7. Spread “dough” into your loaf pan.
8. Bake 30 minutes, remove from oven, flip over and bake an additional ten minutes on the other side. The bread sticks should be golden brown when you remove them from the oven the second time.
9. Cut the breadsticks into sticks, you will get about 8. Sprinkle with the remaining one ounce cheese and 1/4 teaspoon seasoning. Place back into oven for 3 minutes or until the cheese melts.
10. Serve with marina sauce or as an accompaniment to spaghetti made with whole wheat noodles for a full meal.