Craving a delicious and healthy pizza that caters to your gluten-free dietary needs? Look no further! Our chickpea pizza crust recipe is a game-changer, offering a delectable and nutritious alternative to traditional wheat-based crusts. Made with a blend of chickpeas, almond flour, and herbs, this crust is not only gluten-free but also packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the process of making this amazing crust from scratch, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Additionally, we've curated a collection of mouthwatering pizza topping ideas, from classic Margherita to gourmet creations, to inspire your culinary creativity. Get ready to embark on a delightful gluten-free pizza journey with our chickpea pizza crust recipe and tantalizing topping suggestions!
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CHICKPEA FLOUR PIZZA CRUST RECIPE
Whether you are cutting grains, needing a plant-based protein boost in your vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, or simply not wanting to heat up the house, this crust fits the bill.
Provided by Katie Kimball
Time P1DT10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. You'll end up with a very lumpy batter (not a stretchy dough, don't worry!).
- Cover and allow to rest overnight on the countertop. (Note: Best soaking practice is to leave out the salt and incorporate it the following day.) You should find that by the next day, the lumps have all worked themselves out, which is handy. If you find yourself short on time you can skip this step.
- When ready to make the pizzas, heat 1-2 cast iron skillets over medium heat for at least 5 minutes to get the cooking surface nice and hot.
- Prepare all your toppings for efficiency.
- Preheat your broiler to high (or low, see below).
- Add a little oil of your choice (I usually use refined coconut oil (use the code STEWARDSHIP for 10% off at that site!)).
- Pour a thin layer (about 2/3-1 cup) evenly into the skillet, tilting it if necessary or using the back of a ladle to spread out the batter to the edges. Thinner crusts are tastier and crispier, in my opinion, although harder to pick up with your hands.
- Cook 1-2 minutes until browned on the bottom - it will bubble on the top a lot like pancakes when it's ready to flip.
- Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more. For extra crispy crust, flip two more times to really brown it without burning.
- Remove the crust to a baking stone or cookie sheet. (You can get another one going in the skillet at this point.) If you have a lot of cast iron skillets or are making a smaller batch, you could certainly top and broil right in the skillet.
- Top with sauce, toppings and cheese of your choice.
- Broil 1-3 minutes on high to melt the cheese. (OR you can broil for about 5-7 minutes on low, which keeps the crust crusty and gives you a little more time to cycle the pizzas through and not burn your cheese because you're distracted by the other crusts. Your call!) I actually prefer 5 minutes on low and then 1 minute on high to really brown the cheese nicely.
CHICKPEA CRUST PIZZA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the tomato sauce: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, carrots and onion and saute until the vegetables are soft, approximately 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on low heat until thick, about 20 minutes.
- For the crust: Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, garlic powder, salt and 2/3 cup water. In a 7 1/2-inch round nonstick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and pour the "dough" into the pan (about 1/8 inch thick). Cook the "dough" until the edges start to brown, approximately 3 minutes. Flip the crust over like a pancake and cook on the other side for another 3 minutes. Transfer the crust to a baking sheet.
- To finish the tomato sauce, put the sauce into a food processor and process until smooth.
- For the pizza topping: Brush the olive oil over the chickpea crust. Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle on the grated provolone, covering the tomato sauce. Place the chicken sausage slices on top.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
EASY VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE CHICKPEA CRUST PIZZA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, water, 2 tsp olive oil and salt until thoroughly mixed.
- To prepare crust, spread mixture out in a circular shape (Or multiple circles if making individual pizzas) until it's about ¼" thick.
- Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, until edges are slightly crispy.
- While crust bakes, toss kale in small bowl with 1 tbs olive oil.
- Remove crust from oven. Flip parchment paper and crust upside down on baking sheet. Gently pull baking sheet away from crust.
- Spread sauce over crust. Layer kale over sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes. Slice and enjoy right away.
CANNED CHICKPEA PIZZA CRUST
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Time 35m
Yield 1 pizza crust
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine chickpeas, flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, egg and some pepper in a food processor until smooth. (The mixture will be creamy, like hummus.) Transfer to prepared baking sheet and spread into a 10-inch circle with a rubber spatula.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and add desired toppings. Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
CHICKPEA PIZZA CRUST- GLUTEN FREE
Posted by request, this is a gluten free pizza crust made with spelt and chickpea flours, available in health food stores. You can add garlic, oregano, basil or parmesan cheese to dry ingredients, to make a flavored crust, and top with your favorite pizza toppings. Prep time includes rising time. Although spelt flour does have gluten in it, it is used in many gluten free recipes since people with wheat allergies can usually tolerate spelt flour.
Provided by manushag
Categories Free Of...
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 pizzas, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients together.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Pour liquid into dry ingredients in Kitchenaid mixer and add olive oil.
- Mix until dough forms, knead in mixer 5 minutes.
- Remove from bowl and oil bowl.
- Replace dough and turn until dough is oiled.
- Cover and let rise until double.
- Preheat oven to 420 degrees.
- Form dough into 2 12 inch pizzas and place on stone or greased pizza pans.
- Top with your favorite toppings and bake at 420 for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 299.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.2
Tips:
- To ensure a crispy crust, preheat the oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the pizza.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the chickpeas by hand using a fork or potato masher.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings and flavors. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, and various cheeses.
- For a vegan pizza, use plant-based cheese or nutritional yeast.
- If you have leftovers, store the pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
The chickpea pizza crust is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pizza crusts. It's easy to make, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients. With its crispy texture and flavorful taste, this crust is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're craving pizza, give this chickpea recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!
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