Crispy, gluten-free chickpea flour pizza crust topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Made entirely in a skillet and baked in the oven until super crispy and delicious. A 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. 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, whole mozzarella cheese, and herby 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!

This pizza is made entirely 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. While the oven is preheating, place the cast iron pan in the oven 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. The batter will sizzle as you pour it into the pan and start to cook immediately. It’s amazing, and a sign that you know it’s going to be good!
• Remove it from the oven, spread on the tomato sauce and layer on the freshly sliced mozzarella cheese.
• Place it back into the oven for 12 more minutes, until the top and edges are nice and golden brown. If you like an even crispier crust, then remove the crust from the oven after 10 minutes and brush the edges with more olive oil. Place it back in the oven for 2-3 more minutes.
• Remove, let cool for a few minutes, top with fresh basil, slice and serve.

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.

What to serve with chickpea flour crust pizza

• Salad! Check out this Easy Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing, or this Autumn Chopped Kale Salad with Quinoa.
• Eggplant Meatballs
• Wine of course!!!! Haha!
• Arugula Tomato Salad