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Method

FRIES:

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. As water heats, add cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until it resembles rice.
3. Remove cauliflower from food processor and measure 2 cups. Place in a large non-plastic strainer or colander.
4. Submerge strainer in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove strainer from pot, and place boiled cauliflower onto a cheesecloth or dish towel.
6. Squeeze cauliflower in towel to absorb as much moisture as possible. Set aside. You should be left with about ¾ cup of ‘riced’ cauliflower.
7. Hand crush four bags of Quest Protein Chips™.
8. Add crushed chips to a food processor, and blend to a fine powder.
9. In a medium mixing bowl, add Quest Protein Powder™, riced cauliflower, powdered chips, egg whites, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Mix thoroughly to form a dough.
10. Knead mixture by hand for one minute until a solid mass is formed.
11. Proceed with one of the preparation instructions below: frying or baking.

FRYING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Roll dough flat with rolling pin to ¼-inch thick.
2. With a knife, cut ¼-inch-wide fries to the length of your choosing (¼-inch width is recommended for better cooking texture and time). 
3. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup coconut oil to 350°F, using a cooking thermometer to gauge. If oil begins to smoke, it’s too hot.
4. Once the oil has reached 350°F, use tongs to place fries into pan, one at a time.
5. Move fries around to prevent sticking.
6. After 30 to 40 seconds, fries should reach a golden-brown color.
7. Remove and place on a stack of paper towels to absorb excess oil.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes, place in a mixing bowl, and toss with remaining ½ teaspoon of sea salt.

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Add ¼ cup softened coconut oil to dough, and knead again.
3. Roll dough flat with a rolling pin to ½-inch thick.
4. With a knife, cut ½ inch-wide fries to the length of your choosing (½-inch width is recommended for baking, as the fries will not expand much).
5. Lay fries evenly on a nonstick baking sheet, and bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Move to a mixing bowl, and toss with remaining ½ teaspoon of sea salt.

SAUCE:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, garlic powder, sweetener, and basil.

TOPPING ASSEMBLY:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place fries on an oven safe dish.
3. Drizzle sauce over fries, sprinkle with cheese, and top with pepperoni.
4. Place in oven for 5-6 minutes, or until cheese is melted.