Are you ready to revolutionize your pizza night with a mind-blowing, health-conscious twist that will make your taste buds dance? This isn't just another pizza recipe – it's a culinary adventure that transforms humble ingredients into a gourmet masterpiece! Imagine a crispy chickpea flour crust topped with vibrant pesto and delicate spiralized beet noodles that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about pizza.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pesto
- 2 medium beets, spiralized
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, and salt until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow flour to hydrate.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with olive oil.
- Pour the chickpea flour batter into the heated pan, tilting to create an even, thin pizza-like crust. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and edges start to crisp.
- Carefully flip the chickpea flour crust and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully set and lightly browned.
- Remove the crust from the pan and transfer to a serving plate. Spread pesto evenly across the surface of the chickpea flour base.
- Using a spiralizer, create thin beet noodles from the peeled medium beets. If a spiralizer is unavailable, you can julienne or thinly slice the beets.
- Arrange the spiralized beet noodles on top of the pesto-covered chickpea flour base.
- Drizzle olive oil over the beet noodles and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves for garnish.
- Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately while warm, enjoying the combination of crisp chickpea crust, vibrant pesto, and tender beet noodles.
Tips
- Chickpea Flour Batter Secret: Let the batter rest for exactly 10 minutes to ensure a smooth, lump-free crust that crisps up beautifully.
- Pan Technique: Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron pan to prevent sticking and achieve that perfect golden-brown crust.
- Beet Noodle Pro Tip: If you don't have a spiralizer, use a sharp julienne peeler or mandoline to create thin beet strips.
- Flavor Boost: For extra depth, try roasting the beet noodles lightly before topping the pizza for an intensified sweet and earthy flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately while the crust is crisp and the beet noodles are still vibrant and fresh.
- Make-Ahead Hack: Prepare the chickpea flour batter in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for quick meal prep.
- Dietary Bonus: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with plant-based protein from the chickpea flour!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 10mg
