Easy Gluten-free Chickpea Pizza Crust You’ll Crave Every Time Recipe
This easy gluten-free chickpea pizza crust is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pizza crusts. Made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, chickpea flour, and aromatic herbs, it offers a flavorful and protein-packed base for your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect for those following a gluten-free diet, this crust is crispy on the outside and tender inside, ensuring you’ll crave it every time you make it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 10-12 inch pizza crust (about 6 slices) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 large egg (acts as a binder)
- 2 tbsp chickpea flour (adds extra texture)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (brings aromatic depth)
- 2 tsp dried basil (infuses with herbal note)
- 3/4 tsp salt (elevates flavors)
- 1 tsp black pepper (balances the crust)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the crust batter: In a food processor, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, egg, chickpea flour, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Shape the crust: Spread the blended chickpea mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet, forming a circle approximately 10 to 12 inches in diameter.
- First bake: Bake the formed crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until it becomes golden and firm to the touch.
- Flip the crust: Carefully remove the crust from the oven and flip it over to the other side. Bake for an additional 10 minutes to ensure crispiness on both sides.
- Add toppings and finish baking: Add your favorite pizza sauce and toppings of choice on the crust. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until toppings are heated through and melted if using cheese.
Notes
- Store leftover crust wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until warmed and crisp.
- This crust works well with both vegetarian and meat toppings.
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