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★★★★★ 4.8 from 6 Reviews

Low Carb Cauliflower Flatbread

35 min
Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes
June 10, 2020 (Updated: June 14, 2020)
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cauliflower low carb flatbread topped with zucchini, burrata, and pine nuts in sunlight on white background
This gluten free, low carb cauliflower flatbread has the PERFECT texture. You can hold and bend it without it breaking, & its made with only 7 ingredients!

What? You thought that just because I wrote a whole cookbook about cauliflower that I would ease up on the cauliflower recipes? Er, wrong!

This is based on the naan recipe I have in my book, but I thought, what if I make a really delicious flatbread out of it! You know, like a very large flatbread that can double as a pizza or whatever you want!

This cauliflower flatbread is great because it’s the perfect base for piling on the toppings. The texture is perfect. I feel like a lot of cauliflower pizza crusts or flatbreads crumble when you pick them up, but this cauliflower flatbread recipe makes for slices that you can easily pick up and bend.

Whether you’re on the hunt for an easy flatbread recipe, or specifically a homemade, gluten free flatbread, this low carb flatbread is made with almond flour, arrowroot flour, and checks all the boxes!

I’m topping this with some golden brown zucchini coins, some creamy burrata, but toppings for this flatbread are endless!

side view of cauliflower flatbread topped with zucchini, burrata, and pine nuts in sunlight on white background

Flatbread topping combos:

  • traditional marinara and mozzarella, add pepperoni if you like!
  • pear, brie, honey
  • spinach, gorgonzola, and artichokes
  • bbq chicken, red onion, and cilantro
  • peach, ricotta, basil, and balsamic
  • goat cheese, caramelized onion, and basil
  • bacon, ranch, and pepper jack cheese

Other cauliflower recipes you may like:

  • cauliflower falafel
  • blackened tilapia with cilantro lime cauliflower rice
  • mediterranean cauliflower chickpea salad
  • slow cooker cheddar cauliflower soup
  • turmeric cauliflower rice
  • my cookbook Cauliflower Power

7 Ingredient Flatbread Dough:

  • cauliflower: this is going to serve as the base and the main “wet” ingredient. It’s also a really sneaky way to add more vegetables into your family’s dinner. No, you cannot taste it.
  • egg: only 1!
  • garlic: we’re using 2 cloves for the base. If you want to eat the flatbread plain or serve it cut up in your bread basket, mix some more minced garlic with butter or oil and brush the top of the flatbread to add some extra pizazz.
  • blanched almond flour: you know I love blanched almond flour because the color has a great pastry color and it’s super fine.
  • arrowroot flour: I truly believe this is what makes the flatbread and gives it that bend-able, hold-able texture. You can order arrowroot flour on amazon!
  • salt: brings out flavor.
  • olive oil: for drizzling on the flatbread before you bake it to make sure it stays moist and the edges crisp up 🙂

cauliflower flatbread topped with zucchini, burrata, and pine nuts cut into slices in sunlight on white background

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Recipe

Low Carb Cauliflower Flatbread

This gluten free, low carb cauliflower flatbread has the PERFECT texture. You can hold and bend it without it breaking, & its made with only 7 ingredients!

AvatarRecipe by:Lindsay Grimes
★★★★★ 4.8 from 6 reviews
Prep: 10 minCook: 20 - 25 minTotal: 35 min
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Servings: serves 4

Ingredients

Flatbread:

  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1 cup arrowroot flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Toppings:

  • 1 zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 4 oz balls burrata
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup baby arugula

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the cauliflower florets. Boil for 5 minutes until fork tender, then drain.
  3. Transfer the florets to a food processor and process until the florets are finely chopped.
  4. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and add the egg and garlic. Process again.
  5. Add the almond flour, arrowroot flour, and salt. Process again until the ingredients are completely combined, taking breaks to scrap down the sides.
  6. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use your spatula to spread it into a oval shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 – 20 minutes until the edges appear golden brown.
  8. While the flatbread is baking, cut the zucchini into coins and sauté over medium-high heat in a pan with the avocado oil for 5 – 10 minutes until they are golden brown.
  9. Dollop the pesto on top of the flatbread. Sprinkle with the mozzarella.
  10. Add the zucchini coins on top.
  11. Cut the burrata balls in half or fourths and place on top.
  12. Broil on high for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  13. Remove from the oven, top with toasted pine nuts and arugula.
  14. Cut into slices and enjoy!

Tips

  • Can’t decide on toppings? Divide it into two smaller flatbreads and bake them next to each other on the same baking sheet. Then, top each with whatever you want!
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  1. AvatarSabrina says

    Posted on 6/13/20 at 10:34 am

    this will help, thank you! Pizza crust is one of the most difficult “bad” carbs to cut out of my diet (not even talking about the toppings!) and, again this really helps, so thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/5/20 at 4:01 pm

      I agree!! Pizza is hard to replace but this is a really fun and tasty alternative! xo

      Reply
  2. AvatarSari says

    Posted on 6/14/20 at 7:24 am

    What substitute you recommend for arrowroot flour?
    Btw you’re content is really great💕

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/5/20 at 3:59 pm

      Aw thank you so much!! I’d use tapioca flour is you don’t have arrowroot. They give it that bendy texture. You may be able to get away with an oat flour, thought I haven’t tested it so don’t know for sure! Let me know how it goes!! xo

      Reply
  3. AvatarCate says

    Posted on 6/18/20 at 6:34 am

    This was delicious! I made this for my boyfriend who was very suspicious about a cauliflower crust. He ended up loving it and said “add it to our cooking rotation list”. I ended up doubling the recipe so we’d have leftovers. The burrata, zucchini, and pesto were divine. Thank you for this yummy low carb recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/5/20 at 11:50 am

      Ahh being put on the cooking rotation is the highest honor! I’m so happy you guys loved it!! xo

      Reply
  4. AvatarMegan says

    Posted on 9/28/20 at 3:27 pm

    Omg! This is fantastic! Broiled ours at the end for some extra crispiness and it was fire 🔥 thank you for this recipe! 

    ★★★★★

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/2/20 at 9:26 am

      YESS I’m so happy you loved it!! xo

      Reply
  5. AvatarMiranda says

    Posted on 10/31/20 at 2:27 pm

    Can these be frozen? Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:35 am

      I’ve never tried it but worth a shot! I think it should work!

      Reply
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