Chickpea Pizza Crust (Egg-free!)

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Yes, you read the title of this one right. A pizza crust made exclusively from a bean (as well as flaxseed for some binding support). Since the majority of my patients have many dietary restrictions, one of my major goals is to provide them with recipes that are delicious, nutritious, and free of any food intolerances. This is a recipe that is loved by many, due to its clean ingredient list that excludes all gluten, dairy, grains, and eggs.

You may be wondering how a pizza crust can possibly be made with just chickpeas, water, and some flaxseed? The magic is in the proportion of ingredients as well as one of my favorite egg substitutes, known as the “flax egg”. When ground flaxseeds are allowed to soak in water, they form a gelatinous and thick substance similar to an egg. This flax egg acts as an emulsifier by binding the other ingredients of this recipe to form a nice dough. This recipe is loaded with fiber, which helps regulate cholesterol, blood sugar, and healthy bowel movements. In addition, the chickpeas provide calcium, zinc, and Vitamin K, all of which promote healthy bone structure. It’s time for a new take on pizza that will nourish your body while treating your taste buds!

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp ground flaxseed

  • 6 tbsp water

  • 1 can of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) strained and rinsed

  • 1.5 cups of chickpea flour

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1) Soak 3 tbsp of ground flaxseed in 6 tbsp of water and let sit for 5 minutes to form flax egg. Add all ingredients (including flax egg) to food processor and blend until a nice dough forms (feel free to add extra water if necessary).

2) Spread dough onto a pan lined with parchment paper or a pizza stone (brushed with coconut oil). Make sure to spread the dough thin.

3) Bake at 425 F for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and add preferred toppings (tomato sauce, spinach, olives, sautéed onion, arugula, basil, etc.). For dairy-based and dairy-free cheese toppings approved by Miss Alexa, please click here: https://www.missalexanutrition.com/fermented-foods

4) After toppings are added, place pizza back into oven and cook for another 10 minutes or until crust is to your liking. Enjoy!