Sweet Potato Crust

This Sweet Potato Crust Pizza offers a deliciously unique twist on traditional pizza, featuring a low-carb, keto-friendly crust made from nutrient-rich sweet potatoes. Topped with your favorite keto-friendly ingredients, it's perfect for those looking to indulge without compromising their diet.

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes - 200 grams
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce (sugar-free) - 100 grams
• Toppings of choice (e.g., bell peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni) - 100 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in a pot of water for about 15 minutes until tender.
3. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a bowl until smooth.
4. Add the almond flour, egg, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined.
5. Spread the sweet potato mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping it into a round pizza crust approximately 1/2 inch thick.
6. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until it starts to turn golden brown.
7. Remove the crust from the oven and spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
8. Add your choice of toppings on top of the sauce, then sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese if desired.
9. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 380 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from sweet potatoes, promoting eye health and immunity.
• Low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, suitable for a keto diet.

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