Abenaki Maple Pizza

Abenaki Maple Pizza is a delightful fusion of traditional pizza flavors with a Paleo twist, featuring a nut-based crust topped with savory ingredients and a hint of maple sweetness. This dish honors the heritage of the Abenaki people while providing a healthy and satisfying meal option.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 1 cup
• Cassava flour - 1/2 cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Paleo-friendly pizza sauce - 1/2 cup
• Fresh mozzarella (or dairy-free alternative) - 100 grams, sliced
• Cooked and crumbled bacon - 50 grams
• Fresh arugula - 1 cup
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cassava flour, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
3. Add the egg and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and press the dough into a round pizza shape, about 1/2 inch thick.
5. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove the crust from the oven and spread a layer of Paleo-friendly pizza sauce evenly on top.
7. Evenly distribute the sliced mozzarella and crumbled bacon over the sauce.
8. Drizzle the maple syrup over the toppings for a hint of sweetness.
9. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh arugula before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and healthy fats from nuts and bacon.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for a Paleo diet.

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