Almond Flour Tzatziki Pizza

Almond Flour Tzatziki Pizza is a delightful low-carb twist on traditional Greek pizza, featuring a savory almond flour crust topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This dish is perfect for those seeking a healthy yet delicious meal that satisfies pizza cravings without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 150 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 100 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cucumber (grated) - 50 grams
• Greek yogurt - 100 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Fresh dill (chopped) - 1 tablespoon
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 100 grams
• Red onion (thinly sliced) - 50 grams
• Feta cheese (crumbled) - 50 grams
• Black olives (sliced) - 30 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, salt, and mozzarella cheese.
3. Add the egg and olive oil to the mixture, and mix until a dough forms.
4. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, flatten the dough into a round pizza shape, about 1/2 inch thick.
5. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. While the crust is baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
7. Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and spread the tzatziki sauce evenly on top.
8. Top the pizza with cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and black olives.
9. Return the pizza to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes to warm the toppings.
10. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Packed with healthy fats and protein from almond flour and cheese.

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