Fekkas Pizza

Fekkas Pizza is a delightful fusion of traditional Moroccan flavors and the beloved pizza format, featuring a spiced chickpea crust topped with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This healthy dish is perfect for a light meal or a unique twist on pizza night.

Ingredients

• Chickpea flour - 150 grams
• Water - 200 milliliters
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Zucchini - 100 grams, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 100 grams, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Olives - 30 grams, sliced

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, water, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
3. Pour the chickpea batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it out evenly to form a pizza base.
4. Bake the base in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until firm and slightly golden.
5. While the base is baking, prepare the toppings: slice the zucchini, dice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
6. Remove the pizza base from the oven and top it with the sliced vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and olives, arranging them evenly.
7. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
8. Once done, remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber from chickpeas, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of fresh vegetables.

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