Chickpea Crust Pizza: 5 Reasons It's Your New Go-To Recipe
This chickpea crust pizza is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pizza. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's naturally gluten-free.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Chickpea Flour also known as besan or gram flour
- 1 cup Water room temperature
- 1 tsp Salt sea salt or kosher salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
Toppings
- 0.5 cup Tomato Sauce marinara or pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese low moisture, part-skim
- 0.5 cup Sliced Bell Peppers any color
- 0.5 cup Sliced Olives black or green
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Pour the chickpea batter into the skillet and spread evenly.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and slightly set. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is set and golden brown around the edges. Remove from the oven and top with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, and olives.
- Bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite toppings to customize this pizza!