Description
A healthy and flavorful pizza made with a chickpea flour crust, topped with tomato sauce, fresh basil, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for gluten-free and vegetarian diets.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Optional toppings: sliced cherry tomatoes, olives, red onions, bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the batter onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into a thin, even circle or rectangle.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until firm and slightly golden.
- Remove the crust from the oven and spread tomato sauce evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your desired toppings.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, top with fresh basil and a sprinkle of oregano.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can make the crust crispier by baking it a few minutes longer before adding toppings.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free cheese or omit cheese entirely.
- Chickpea flour batter should be slightly thick; adjust water as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
