Sicilian Sfincione

Sicilian Sfincione is a delightful, thick-crust pizza topped with a rich tomato sauce, onions, and anchovies, offering a unique taste of Sicily. This Paleo version uses an almond flour and cauliflower base, making it both gluten-free and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 1 cup
• Cauliflower rice - 1 cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Sea salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 1/2 cup
• Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Anchovy fillets - 4 pieces, chopped
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Black olives - 1/4 cup, sliced
• Parmesan cheese (optional) - 2 tablespoons, grated

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, cauliflower rice, egg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, baking powder, and sea salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Press the dough into a greased 9-inch round baking pan evenly to create the crust.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until slightly golden.
5. While the crust is baking, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the chopped anchovies and oregano, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Remove the crust from the oven and spread the tomato sauce evenly over it.
8. Top with the sautéed onion and anchovy mixture, followed by sliced black olives and Parmesan cheese if using.
9. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the toppings are heated through and the edges are golden.
10. Allow the Sfincione to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in healthy fats from olive oil and anchovies.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from anchovies for heart health.

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