Cranberry Elk Pizza

Cranberry Elk Pizza combines the rich, gamey flavor of elk meat with a tart cranberry sauce on a savory, grain-free crust. This unique dish offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory, perfect for a Paleo diet.

Ingredients

• Elk ground meat - 200 grams
• Almond flour - 1 cup
• Tapioca flour - 1/4 cup
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 1/4 cup
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cranberry sauce (unsweetened) - 1/2 cup
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 medium
• Fresh rosemary, chopped - 1 tablespoon
• Spinach leaves - 1 cup
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, tapioca flour, salt, garlic powder, olive oil, and water until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form a pizza base, about 1/2 cm thick.
4. In a skillet, cook the elk ground meat over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Spread the unsweetened cranberry sauce evenly over the pizza base.
6. Top with cooked elk meat, sliced red onion, and chopped rosemary.
7. Distribute spinach leaves evenly on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings are cooked through.
9. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Rich in antioxidants from cranberries, promoting heart health.

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