No cheese in this crust. Just eggs, cauliflower, salt and oregano.Dairy Free Cauliflower Pizza Crust. FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. When you click through my link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission on your sale. This helps me cover a portion of the cost to run GAPS Diet Journey site and allows me to continue providing free content. This has no effect on your price. You can view it like leaving a tip. Thank you for your support! I assumed the cheese was holding the crust together and would never work without it. However, there are several cheeses that are legal on GAPS and those are: Asiago, Blue, Brick, Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Colby, Edam, Gouda, Havarti, Limburger, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Parmesan, Port du Salut, Roquefort, Romano, Stilton, and Swiss. As you know if you have been reading my blog for sometime, cheese and I don't get along (respiratory issues). Then today while talking to Kerri, a lovely woman with seven children who has been doing GAPS for six months (she was my guest on my Blog Talk Radio show today) we got on the topic of pizza, and I mentioned the cauliflower crust recipe, wondering if they had tried it, since they do eat cheese. One in particular really piqued my interest (The Secret to Perfect Cauliflower Pizza Crust) because it called for four cups of cauliflower, but a significantly smaller amount of cheese. Just one- thirds cup of soft goat cheese. Such a tiny amount, I mused, could almost certainly be omitted. Since I had four heads of cauliflower I decided to give it a whirl. About a month ago my dear, darling husband came home with FIFTY, yes 5. ORGANIC! Marked down to just fifty cents a head! Stunningly cheap. Needless to say we have been eating plenty of cauliflower. But on with my review. I have MISSED pizza in these over two years being on GAPS. The specific carbohydrate diet research can be traced back to 1888 with Dr. Since then it's been furthered by GAPS and Paleo communities. Today, I share a long-awaited update in my own healing story. I started with the GAPS diet in the summer of 2012, and added the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol in January 2013. The GAPS Diet reverses symptoms of autism in a young girl who is no longer on the spectrum and is living a normal childhood. And this pizza is a very lovely substitute. I have tried almond flour crust pizza, but the texture was like biscuits, or pie crust, or brownies. I only ate two pieces and was completely happy with that. On to the recipe! Just four ingredients, and this recipe makes one large crust. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Depending on who you are feeding, this could serve four people or only one. Click here to see photos for each step of this recipe. Rinse the cauliflower with cool water, then place in a colander and shake to remove water. Break into small pieces. You may want to place in a salad spinner to remove any last drips of water. Place in your food processor. Pulse until cauliflower is similar in size to pieces of rice. Place about an inch of water in a large pot, then place the riced cauliflower in a steamer basket. You don't want to boil the cauliflower, you want to steam it. Boiling will water log the cauliflower. Bring to a boil and steam for 5- 6 minutes. While you are steaming the cauliflower, place one egg in a medium sized bowl and beat until completely mixed. By far, the most daunting part of the GAPS Intro Diet is figuring out what you’re going to eat. The beginning stages are so restrictive, you feel like your living. Add the salt and oregano, and mix well. Line an 1. 1. Once all the cauliflower is squeezed dry, mix together with the egg. Place the cauliflower onto the parchment papered cookie sheet. Form the mixture into a crust (see the next post for photos of each step). Bake at 3. 50. The pizza will be browned on the edges. Remove and place on a cooling rack. Click here for the Italian sausage hamburger meat sauce recipe. Enjoy! If you are looking for more Grain- Free and Dairy- Free recipes, I have a cookbook you need to get right now: Beyond Grain & Dairy. And if you love snacks, Gluten- Free Snacks has 3. GAPS legal! Get yours today! Recipe: Cauliflower Pizza Crust Dairy- Free and GAPS Legal Author: Starlene Stewart from GAPS Diet Journey Prep time: 1. Cook time: 4. 0 mins Total time: 5. Serves: 4. 4 cups riced cauliflower - this will be one good sized head of cauliflower. Prepare the cauliflower by removing the outer leaves and stem. Rinse the cauliflower with cool water, then place in a colander and shake to remove water. Break into small pieces. You may want to place in a salad spinner to remove any last drips of water. Place in your food processor. Pulse until cauliflower is similar in size to pieces of rice. Place about an inch of water in a large pot, then place the riced cauliflower in a steamer basket. You don’t want to boil the cauliflower, you want to steam it. Boiling will water log the cauliflower. Bring to a boil and steam for 5- 6 minutes. While you are steaming the cauliflower, place one egg in a medium sized bowl and beat until completely mixed. Add the salt and oregano, and mix well. Line an 1. 1. I coated the cookie sheet with butter first, laid down the first piece of parchment paper (curly side down), buttered the piece of parchment paper and then laid the final piece on top. And one more coating of butter for good measure. I have watched videos of cauliflower pizza crust and it was stuck badly to parchment paper but using the butter seemed to completely remove the problem of sticking. After 6 minutes, remove the cauliflower to a strainer strainer, to remove excess liquid. Then place one to two cups of the cauliflower rice into a thin cotton dish towel and squeeze out the liquid. Place the “dried” cauliflower on top of the egg mixture. Once all the cauliflower is squeezed dry, mix together with the egg. Place the cauliflower onto the parchment papered cookie sheet. Form the mixture into a crust (see the next post for photos of each step). Bake at 3. 50. The pizza will be browned on the edges. Remove and place on a cooling rack. The crust will be browned on the edges. I have seen some videos of folks making cauliflower pizza crust and it stuck really bad, so I was glad that I generously buttered the parchment paper. GAPS DIET JOURNEY is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to AMAZON. COM. Therefore, this post may contain affiliate links. GAPS or Autoimmune Paleo for Healing Autoimmune Disease? In other words, the ultimate goal of GAPS and AIP is to heal, put autoimmune disease in remission, and resume normal eating within the context of the Traditional Diet that makes the most sense for each individual. With that, let’s launch into a more detailed discussion of the GAPS Protocol and Autoimmune Paleo. Take it away, Melanie! What is the GAPS Diet? GAPS stands for the Gut And Psychology Syndrome. It makes a connection between the health of the digestive tract (permeability, balance of microbes, inflammation, etc.) and the health of the nervous system and the rest of the body. GAPS was developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell- Mc. Bride, a medical doctor and neurologist, with a masters in nutrition. The GAPS diet focuses on healing and sealing the gut lining by removing all food stressors for an extended time, and treating with foods like therapeutic bone broths, as well as helping the gut flora rebalance with fermented foods and probiotics. Supplementation is not heavy, but important. Detoxification therapies include juicing, and detox baths. Practices like saunas and enemas are encouraged. Typically one who is serious about the GAPS Protocol goes through the 6 stage Introduction Diet first (usually 3 – 4 weeks) and then moves on to the Full GAPS Diet for 1. This allows the body to gradually and safely rebalance and replenish nutrient stores while at the same time detoxifying and repairing damage. Foods Excluded on GAPSProcessed Food (canned & packaged foods)Emulsifiers and Thickeners (guar gum, carrageenan, etc.)Refined Oils. Refined Sugars. Grains (soaked & fermented grains are allowed when transitioning OFF GAPS)Some legumes (lentils & great northern beans are allowed after Intro)What is the Autoimmune Paleo Diet (AIP)? AIP stands for the Autoimmune Paleo Diet. In its basic form it is an elimination diet that has a permanent component based on Paleo or Primal eating. The goal of the AIP is to eliminate foods that cause inflammation, and dampen the autoimmune response of the body attacking its own tissues. AIP was originally developed by Loren Cordain Ph. D. Sarah Ballantyne Ph. D was attracted to AIP through her research and has now become a leading expert in Paleo Autoimmune issues. They also both eliminate grains, most legumes, refined oils, & refined sweeteners. Both place an emphasis on working with diet first, before looking deeper into issues that may need targeted supplementation. Both eliminate nuts and seeds in the introductory stages, but GAPS introduces egg yolks early on (if tolerated) and nut/seed butter in later Intro stages. Both have practitioners who have trained to be specialized in their respective implementation. Stage 1 starts with a diet that is suitable for the most compromised digestive systems and those suffering from diarrhea. AIP elimination portion of the diet is a group of the same foods that are eaten for 3. GAPS was developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell- Mc. Bride, a medical doctor and neurologist, with a masters in nutrition. AIP was originally developed by scientist, Loren Cordain Ph. D. Sarah Ballantyne Ph. D was attracted to AIP through her research and has now become a leading advocate of Autoimmune Paleo.——————————————————————————————————————GAPS eliminates certain methods of food preparation on the Intro diet. In order for gut healing to take place, raw fibrous foods (which can exacerbate a compromised digestive tract) are out, but raw fermented vegetable juice is introduced in tiny amounts from the beginning. AIP doesn’t make a distinction for cooking methods such as the GAPS recommendation to eliminate the use of a microwave oven.——————————————————————————————————————GAPS allows ghee and then 2. Introduction diet (as long as it is tolerated). AIP eliminates all dairy for 3. GAPS allows for nightshades in the later Introduction stages, as well as nut and seed butters. AIP eliminates all nuts, seeds & nightshades for the duration of 3. Days.—- ————————————————————————————————————GAPS is meant to be a protocol followed for 1. This is of course bio- individual and best attempted under the care of a GAPS Certfied Practitioner who can ensure steady progress with no backsliding into autoimmune symptoms. AIP is a protocol meant for 1 – 1. Paleo foods are made. Grains are never reintroduced, which can prove both a budgetary and psychological hardship for many people. Real, nourishing food, made with love, is always a good thing! Have you ever undertaken either GAPS or Autoimmune Paleo? If so, what were your experiences and observations? Learn More About Healing from Autoimmune Disease with Diet. If after reading this discussion, the GAPS Protocol interests you as a way to reverse your own autoimmunity problems or those of someone you love, I offer a detailed, 1. GAPS class that is open for enrollment. Click here to check it out! About the Author. Melanie is a NTP, Certified GAPS Practitioner, and Healing Foods Specialist who lives in Vermont. She delights in helping people apply healing protocols to everyday life, while eating really great food . As a mom of four children herself, she works with moms and their kiddos to help them feel their best and to have all the life and energy they were meant to have. For fun she creates in her kitchen, Nordic skis, or swims in the Green Mountain rivers with her family. More Information. Overwhelmed by the GAPS Diet?
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