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Rustic Roasted Veggie Pizza with Lentil Crust

This Rustic Roasted Veggie Pizza with Lentil Crust is gluten-free, low in calories and carbs, high in fiber and protein, AND tasty, win win.

Total Time

1hr 40min

4.0

1 Rating

Author: Lemons and Basil

Servings:

Ingredients

•

3/4 cup

Red Lentils

•

1/2 cup

Water

•

1 clove

Garlic

•

1/2 tsp

Dried Basil

•

1/2 tsp

Fresh Oregano

•

1/4 tsp

Sea Salt

•

1/2 tsp

Baking Powder

•

1/2 cup

Pizza Sauce

•

1/2

Red Chili Pepper

•

1/2

Green Bell Pepper

•

1/2

Sweet Onion

•

1/2 cup

Mozzarella Cheese , shredded

•

4 Tbsp

Fresh Basil

Cooking Instructions

Peel and mince the garlic.

Slice the red and green bell peppers.

Slice the sweet onion.

Preheat Oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Spray baking sheet with cooking oil, and spread sliced Sweet Onion (1/2) , Green Bell Pepper (1/2) and Red Chili Pepper (1/2) out into single layer and roast for 10-15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove and set aside.

To soak the Red Lentils (3/4 cup) , add them to a bowl, cover with water and soak at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

Add Water (1/2 cup) , Garlic (1 clove) , Dried Basil (1/2 tsp) , Fresh Oregano (1/2 tsp) , Sea Salt (1/4 tsp) and Baking Powder (1/2 tsp) , and process 20-30 seconds or until a smooth consistency is reached.

Prepare round pizza pan by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper.

Pour batter out and spread into thin crust, approximately ¼" thick.

10.

Bake 18-20 minutes, then remove and top with Pizza Sauce (1/2 cup) , roasted veggies, Fresh Basil (4 Tbsp) and Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup) .

11.

Bake for an additional 7-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

199

FAT

4.3 g

PROTEIN

12.6 g

CARBS

28.7 g