Grain Free Pizza

Made with the grain free chickpea crust from the High Protein Dinner E-Book! This grain free pizza dough is made from chickpea flour, spices, and extra virgin olive oil, this is a pizza you can feel really good about! Piled high with a 5 minute tofu scramble, melty plant-based cheese and crisp green onions. It's the perfect brunch, lunch or meal prep!

Why grain free? Well, why not?! Sometimes it's fun to mix it up and try different flours and carb sources. This grain free pizza crust is made from fibre rich chickpea flour, extra virgin olive oil, and an Italian seasoning blend. 

 

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Why chickpea flour should be a part of your baking routine:

• Nutrient dense with protein, fibre, folate, iron, and magnesium. 
• Supports digestive health.
• It can help regulate blood sugar beacuse of it's low glycemic index
• Weight management! Chickpea flour is high in protein and fibre content, therefore you'll likely feel fuller faster when consuming it vs all purpose white flour.
• Nutritious, versatile, and gluten free!

Other toppings you could use on this grain free pizza crust recipe:

Vegan pepperoni, I like this one. 

Field roast sausages, sliced into rounds. These are my personal favourite seitan sausages. 

Tons of veggies! Try bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, kale, onions, you name it. 

Vegan deli slices. I love the Tofurky ones. 

Some really good cheese are the Daiya Shreds and Violife Feta.

 

Why You'll Love This Grain Free Pizza Crust Recipe

• It's incredibly easy to make. 
• Healthy ingredients and full of fibre to keep you full and satisfied. 
• Customizable. Make your grain free dough after that you can add whatever toppings you prefer to make it yours. 
• Grain free, gluten free, and vegan. 
• Diet and weight loss friendly pizza.  

What You'll Need To Make This Recipe

• Chickpea flour or besan flour. 
• Italian dried herbs, or your preferred seasonings for the crust. 
• Extra virgin olive oil or any neutral oil.  

What You Should Make Next

It seems like that you're into healthier comfort food (like I am) go ahead and check out my Baked Mac and Cheese recipe for a wholesome take on a classic comfort food.

Please note: all calories and macros have been calculated to the best of my ability but may very slightly.  

 

Grain Free Chickpea Flour Breakfast Pizza Dough

Recipe makes one small pizza

Macros per pizza:

486 cals - 22g fat - 40g carbs - 32g protein 

 

Ingredients, crust:

• 1/2 cup chickpea flour
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning - or a combination of dried oregano, basil, garlic, paprika
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup water

 

Toppings:

• 1 tbsp ketchup 
• 1/4 of a batch of my Tofu Scramble + spinach 
• 15g vegan cheddar cheese grated, I really like the Daiya Cheddar Block
• 1-2 spring onions, diced 
• 1-2 tsp chili flakes 

 

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tofu Scramble and set aside.
2. Crust:
3. Add all the crust ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.
4. Set aside to thicken for 15 minutes.
5. Warm a non stick pan to medium heat and pour the thickened chickpea flour mixture into the hot pan and use a spoon to form a nice, thin circle. 
6. Cook for 5-7 minutes on one side or until almost cooked all the way through.
7. Flip and add toppings:
8. Add 1 tbsp ketchup and smooth from edge to edge.
9. Top with cooked tofu scramble.
10. Spread grated cheddar cheese across the pizza.
11. Place a lid over the pan and reduce heat to medium low. Allow to cook another 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. 
12. Gently remove pizza from the pan and allow to cool slightly. The longer it cools the firmer the crust. (It's actually great cold for meal prep as well!)
13. Top your pizza with chopped spring onions, and chili flakes if desired. 
14. Slice into 4 pieces and enjoy!

 

Let us know in the comments how this recipe went for you and what you added on top!