Pulses and legumes make wonderful pizza crusts that are lighter and more nutritious than the traditional dough kind. In this particular recipe, basil herb pesto, greens, and a variety of toppings sit atop a chickpea flour crust. This fresh, savory pizza tastes delicious as is, but feel free to customize it with your favorite pizza fixings!
Chickpea Pizza With Herb Pesto [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Serves
2 pizzas
Cooking Time
10
Ingredients You Need for Chickpea Pizza With Herb Pesto [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
For the Base:- 1 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli paste (optional)
For the Herb Pesto:
- 3/4 cup mixed baby kale leaves, basil, and other herbs/greens as desired
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1 garlic clove
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup water
For the Toppings:
- Olives (optional)
- Artichokes (optional)
- Brahmi (optional)
- Chickpeas (optional)
How to Prepare Chickpea Pizza With Herb Pesto [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
To Make the Base:- Whisk or blend all base ingredients until smooth.
- Preheat a frying pan, grease with some olive oil if needed.
- Pour in half the batter and spread into a circle with the back of a spoon.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes, flip, and fry for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and repeat with remaining batter.
To Make the Pesto:
- Blend pesto ingredients until broken down or smooth.
To Assemble:
- Spread the pesto on both the pizzas.
- Top with your favorite toppings and serve immediately, or bake for 5-10 minutes to cook the toppings, if desired.
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