Crispy, gluten-free chickpea flour crust topped with tomato sauce, shredded parmesan cheese and torn basil. So easy to make, gluten-free, high in protein and fiber and a delicious, healthier way to enjoy PIZZA!

Pizza! My absolute favorite food on the planet! I would eat it every day if I could and I think my kids are following in my footsteps since it is their favorite food as well. Probably like many of you. This Chickpea Flour Crust Pizza is my stand in version so I can eat pizza whenever I want with no guilt. Get this, the crust has more protein than carbs. OMG! Plus its plant-based, gluten-free and has loads of fiber as well. I mean, could it get any better than that?

The crust is crispy on the outside and perfectly soft and chewy on the inside. Topped with fresh tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and torn basil. It is literally the perfect Friday night pizza recipe. Pair it with a nice salad and your favorite wine and you are all set! Plus it is made in one pan, a cast iron pan that has some added nutrients from the iron in the pan. Bonus! The cast iron pan is the secret to the crispy crust. Now, if you prefer a deep dish pizza than this recipe is probably not for you but try it! Maybe you will discover a whole new healthier way to enjoy pizza!

What is Chickpea Flour?

Chickpea Flour is an ultra-fine flour made from milled chickpeas. You can use it as a base in many recipes and it can be found in almost all grocery stores. It’s inexpensive too, costing about $3 for a 16oz bag! Wow! It has loads of nutrients like: Plant-based protein, fiber, iron, folate. It’s also lower in carbohydrates and calories as compared to other flours. Chickpea flour is also low on the glycemic index, which is a measure of how much a food raises your blood sugar as it’s digested, which makes it heart-healthy and a much better alternative than white or whole wheat four.

What can you make with Chickpea Flour?

You can use chickpea flour in place of white flour in so many recipes like, pancakes, muffins, pizza crust, bread or even homemade pasta. Chickpea Flour Omelet’s is one of my go-to recipes in a pinch since I can add in some veggies and it becomes a complete meal.

How to make Chickpea Flour Crust Pizza

• Start by preheating the oven to 450 degrees F. Once it’s preheated, place the cast iron pan in the oven for 10 minutes to warm it up. This is the secret to the crispy crust.
• Then whisk the batter together which is just the chickpea flour mixed with warm water, salt and olive oil.
• Once the pan is ready, remove it from the oven, brush it with some olive oil, pour in the batter evenly and place it back into the oven to bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove it from the oven and spread on the tomato sauce .
• Sprinkle it with parmesan cheese and place it back into the oven for 12 more minutes, until the top and edges are nice and golden brown.
• Remove, slice and serve. It’s so good!

I love to eat this with an arugula and tomato salad dressed with a squeeze of lemon, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Just the perfect meal in my book.

Chickpea Flour Crust Pizza - Gluten-Free

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 37 minutes

Total Time: 42 minutes

Crispy, gluten-free chickpea flour crust topped with tomato sauce, shredded parmesan cheese and torn basil. So easy to make, gluten-free, high in protein and fiber and a delicious, healthier way to enjoy PIZZA!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons freshly torn basil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Once the oven is preheated, place the cast iron pan in the oven for 10 minutes to heat up.
3. While the pan is heating up add the chickpea flour to a medium size mixing bowl with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and whisk.
4. Continue whisking the flour while you pour in the warm water. Let that sit on the counter for a few minutes.
5. After 10 minutes remove the pan from the oven and brush it with olive oil. Add the other 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the chickpea flour and whisk lightly.
6. Pour the chickpea batter evenly into the cast iron pan.
7. Place the pan back into the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
8. After 15 minutes remove the pan from the oven, top the crust with the tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
9. Place it back into the oven to bake for 12 more minutes, until it is nice and golden brown.
10. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Remove it from the pan and place it onto a cutting board. Slice and serve. Top with the freshly torn basil and ENJOY!!

Notes

You can use any toppings you like for this pizza. You can also use vegan cheese to make this vegan.

This pizza is best eaten right away since the crust tends to get slightly dry as it sits.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 slices
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 7mg Sodium: 220mg Carbohydrates: 15g Fiber: 6g Sugar: 5g Protein: 17g