Chickpea Pizza Crust

Chickpea Pizza Crust 1

Chickpea Pizza Crust

Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pizza, pizza crust
Phase: Phase 6
Servings: 8
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1.5 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour
  • 1/4 cup flax meal
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp pink salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Shred cheese - or pulse it in a food processor until it becomes granular
  • In large bowl, combine mozzarella, almonds, garbanzo bean flour, flax meal, onion powder, garlic powder, and pink salt
  • Spread a sheet of parchment paper over a baking sheet/pizza stone (If using a baking pan, it's easier to use the back of the pan)
  • Place dough on parchment paper and lay a second sheet of parchment paper on top of dough
  • Flatten with a rolling pin into a 14" round
  • Carefully remove top layer of parchment paper
  • Use a spoon or hands to form a crust edge
  • Bake for 20 minutes
  • Remove from oven and top with sauce and pizza toppings
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg
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