Healthy & Easy Red Lentil Pizza Crust

Name: Healthy & Easy Red Lentil Pizza Crust
Prep time: 185 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils (dry, rinsed and soaked for at least 3 hours); 0.5 cup water (for blending); 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp oregano (dried); 1 tsp olive oil (for greasing the pan)

Recipe by Nikki Cookie @_NikkiCookie · YouTube

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A gluten-free, high-protein pizza crust made entirely from soaked red lentils. This flourless crust is surprisingly sturdy and serves as a nutritious base for your favorite toppings.

Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Equipment: Stovetop, oven, and blender
Good for: Lunch, dinner, or snacks
Diet: Vegan

Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.

Ingredients

2 servings

OriginalUSMetric

1 cup red lentilsDry, rinsed and soaked for at least 3 hours190 g
½ cup waterFor blending120 g
½ tsp garlic powder2 g
½ tsp salt3 g
½ tsp oreganoDried1 g
1 tsp olive oilFor greasing the pan5 g

Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 320 g before cooking, which is about 160 g per serving.

Steps

Rinse 1 cup of dry red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
Place the rinsed lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Drain the soaked lentils and discard the soaking water.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)).
Transfer the drained lentils to a blender. Add 1/2 cup of fresh water, garlic powder, salt, and dried oregano.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and resembles a thick pancake batter.
Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Pour the lentil batter onto the prepared pan and spread it out into a thin, even circle using the back of a spoon.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is firm.
Remove the crust from the oven. Flip it over carefully if you prefer a crispier bottom.
Add your desired pizza toppings (sauce, cheese, vegetables).
Return the pizza to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure the lentils are soaked for the full 3 hours. If the batter seems too thick to blend, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it moves freely. This crust is naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories: 363
Protein: 25 g
Carbs: 59 g
Fat: 4 g
Fiber: 11 g

Where the calories come from

Red lentils93%
Olive oil6%
Garlic powderUnder 1%
OreganoUnder 1%

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pizza
gluten-free
vegan
high-protein
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healthy

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