Chickpea Pizza Crust
by: claire cary
This chickpea pizza crust is a protein packed crust that is made with just a few simple ingredients for a hearty but healthy meal the whole family will love. It's easy to customize and naturally gluten free!
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon ground flax seed
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and place inside a 9 inch cast iron pan while the oven preheats.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, tapioca starch, ground flax, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese until combined. Slowly add in the water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix until combine. The batter will be thin!
- Let sit for 10 minutes, then give another mix. Transfer to the preheated cast iron skillet and drizzle with the second tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until it looks lightly golden and matte on top. It is a softer crust, so if you prefer more of a crisp, just keep it in a bit longer.
- Remove, then add on your sauce, cheese, and any toppings you like. I suggest keeping the toppings light here since the crust is softer, it does better without too much added moisture.
- Bake an additional 12-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is a bit bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition is calculated just for the crust. Toppings/sauces will add more calories, protein etc.
To make this vegan, simply swap the parmesan for a dairy free alternative.
Serving: 3slices, no toppings / Calories: 446kcal / Carbohydrates: 45g / Protein: 18g / Fat: 22g / Saturated Fat: 4g / Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g / Monounsaturated Fat: 12g / Cholesterol: 11mg / Sodium: 844mg / Potassium: 569mg / Fiber: 8g / Sugar: 7g / Vitamin A: 168IU / Vitamin C: 0.05mg / Calcium: 176mg / Iron: 4mg
