Red Lentil Pizza Crust

Red Lentil Pizza Crust

Blood Sugar: LowServings: 4Preparation Time: 15minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:Vitamin AVitamin CIronFolateMagnesiumCalcium

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy
90kcal
Sugar
3g
Fat
3g
Fiber
4g
Sat fat
0g
Protein
4g
Carbs
12g
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
44% of RDI
Magnesium
47% of RDI
Vitamin C
24% of RDI
Omega 3
0% of RDI
Vitamin A
0% of RDI
Calcium
7% of RDI
Folate
10% of RDI

Good to know

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

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