40G Protein Vegan Lentil Pizza

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup dry red lentils (soaked for at least 3 hours or overnight, then drained)
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 cup pizza sauce (sugar-free preferred)
• 0.25 cup vegan mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for extra protein and cheesy flavor)
• vegetable toppings (such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms)

Steps

1. 1

   Place 0.5 cup of dry red lentils in a bowl, cover with water, and soak for at least 3 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Drain and rinse the soaked lentils thoroughly.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Add the drained lentils, 0.5 cup of fresh water, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and salt into a high-speed blender.

5. 5

   Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and resembles a thick pancake batter.

6. 6

   Pour the batter onto the prepared parchment paper and spread it out into a thin, even circle using the back of a spoon.

7. 7

   Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is firm to the touch.

8. 8

   Remove the crust from the oven and carefully flip it over.

9. 9

   Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, then top with vegan mozzarella, nutritional yeast, and your choice of vegetable toppings.

10. 10

    Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the toppings are cooked.

11. 11

    Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to allow the crust to set.

Notes

For a crispier crust, ensure the batter is spread thinly. You can also pan-fry the crust like a large pancake before adding toppings and finishing in the oven. Total protein count varies based on specific brands of vegan cheese and nutritional yeast used.

Nutrition per serving

• vegan
• high-protein
• gluten-free
• main course
• healthy
• lentils
• pizza
• plant-based