Mung Bean Pizza

Mung Bean Pizza is a delightful fusion dish that combines the earthy flavors of mung beans with traditional pizza toppings, all on a gluten-free crust. This unique recipe is both nutritious and satisfying, perfect for those looking to indulge without gluten.

Ingredients

• Mung beans - 100 grams
• Rice flour - 50 grams
• Tapioca starch - 30 grams
• Water - 200 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Bell pepper - 50 grams, diced
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped
• Pizza sauce - 100 ml

Steps

1. Rinse the mung beans under cold water and soak them in water for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked mung beans and blend them with 200 ml of water until smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mung bean puree, rice flour, tapioca starch, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
4. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pour the mung bean batter onto the tray, spreading it out evenly to form a pizza crust.
6. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until it is firm and slightly golden.
7. Remove the crust from the oven and spread pizza sauce evenly over the top.
8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and fresh basil over the sauce.
9. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber from mung beans, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Gluten-free, making it suitable for individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

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