Red Lentil Pizza Crust

Red Lentil Pizza Crust

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

90kcal

Sugar

Sugar

3g

Fat

Fat

24g

Fiber

Fiber

4g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

0g

Protein

Protein

4g

Carbs

Carbs

12g

Sodium

Sodium

116mg

Ingredients

- 400g / 14.11oz Dried red lentils
- 1 tbsp Dried Italian herbs
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- as needed Olive oil spray
- 4-5 tbsp Passata/strained tomatoes
- 0.5 thinly sliced Red onion
- 1/3 chopped Roasted pumpkin/squash
- 4-5 sliced Mushrooms
- 1 deseeded and chopped Red bell pepper
- handful Basil/spinach leaves
- to taste Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Rinse 400g / 14.11oz dried red lentils and drain.
2. Blend lentils in a food processor with 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 500ml / 17fl oz cold water until thick.
3. Spray a non-stick frying pan with olive oil spray and heat over medium.
4. Pour 3/4 cup lentil mixture into the pan, spreading evenly. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flip, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Repeat with remaining mixture.
6. Place one pizza crust on a baking sheet.
7. Spread 4-5 tbsp passata/strained tomatoes over the crust and top with 0.5 thinly sliced red onion, 1/3 chopped roasted pumpkin/squash, 4-5 sliced mushrooms, and 1 deseeded and chopped red bell pepper.
8. Preheat grill/broiler and cook for 10-15 minutes.
9. Top with a handful of basil/spinach leaves and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

44% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

47% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

24% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

47% of RDI

Folate

Folate

85% of RDI

Good to know

You can add grated vegan cheese and chopped pine nuts before grilling/broiling for added flavor.