Chickpea Tzatziki Pizza

Chickpea Tzatziki Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a creamy, dairy-free tzatziki sauce made from chickpeas and served on a crispy crust. Packed with fresh vegetables and Mediterranean flavors, this pizza is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 250 grams
• Canned chickpeas - 1 cup (240 grams), drained and rinsed
• Cucumber - 1/2 medium, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Kalamata olives - 1/4 cup, pitted and sliced
• Fresh spinach - 1 cup

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the tzatziki sauce.
5. Spread the chickpea tzatziki sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Top the pizza with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, and fresh spinach.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
9. Serve warm and enjoy your Chickpea Tzatziki Pizza!

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas, promoting muscle health.
• High in dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and promoting satiety.

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