Chickpea Flour Pizza

Chickpea Flour Pizza is a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional pizza, offering a gluten-free crust packed with protein and flavor. Topped with vibrant vegetables and a rich tomato sauce, this vegan dish is perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Chickpea flour - 1 cup
• Water - 1 cup
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 1/2 cup
• Bell pepper, diced - 1/2 cup
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 cup
• Spinach, fresh - 1 cup
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Gradually add water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.
4. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
5. Grease a baking sheet or pizza stone with the remaining olive oil.
6. Pour the batter onto the prepared surface, spreading it out into a circular shape about 1/2 inch thick.
7. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it is firm and slightly golden.
8. Remove the crust from the oven and spread the tomato sauce evenly over the top.
9. Layer the diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, and fresh spinach over the sauce.
10. Sprinkle nutritional yeast and Italian seasoning on top of the vegetables.
11. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
12. Once done, remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chickpea flour, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and promoting satiety.

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