Chickpea Pizza Crust: Gluten-Free Magic!
Whip up a delightful gluten-free chickpea pizza crust using chickpea flour and olive oil for a magical, easy base for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 ¼ cups chickpea flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup water (warm)
- pizza toppings of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10” cast iron pan inside to preheat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, salt, and Italian seasoning (if using).
- Slowly whisk in 1 cup of warm water until fully combined. Let it sit to thicken slightly.
- Carefully brush 1 tbsp of olive oil over the hot cast-iron pan.
- Whisk the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil into the chickpea batter.
- Pour the batter into the hot pan, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, until the crust edges are golden brown and crisp.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly and delicious.
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Notes
- Ensure your cast iron pan is thoroughly preheated for maximum crispiness.
- Don't skip whisking the oil into the batter; it helps with texture and prevents sticking.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices in the crust for varied flavors. Allergens: Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't skip whisking the oil into the batter; it helps with texture and prevents sticking.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices in the crust for varied flavors. Allergens: Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.