If you are looking for a really easy meatless meal that is gluten-free, and that you can use up a fridge full of fresh garden veggies, this Lentil Pizza is perfect.
Lentils make the perfect base for this incredible pizza – it’s a cross between a crispy pizza crust and a semi-thick bread – it holds up so well with a little homemade marinara sauce, and can be topped with freshly sliced zucchini, basil, black pepper, tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh cheese.
Soak the lentils for at least an hour before blending with some garlic and fresh spices, then spread onto a generously greased pizza pan and toss in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Once you pull it out, add your choice of toppings and drizzle with a little olive oil before popping it back in the oven for 6-7 minutes to finish.
Look at the pictures below – the first is the crust spread into the pizza pan (uncooked).
The second, is just after it cooked the first time.
The last one is the finished pizza, topped with all of our favorites – tomatoes, basil, olive oil, a little marinara and fresh black pepper.
Not only is it easy to make, gluten-free and allergy friendly, it pairs up super with this homemade marinara sauce, and fresh cheese. Yum!
This Red Lentil Pizza Crust is super easy to whip up, gluten-free and great for a meatless meal. It pairs up super with homemade marinara sauce, and fresh cheese. Yum!
Ingredients
- 2 C. organic red lentils
- 2 C. water
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Rinse the lentils, then soak them in the 2 C. water for at least one hour.
- After the hour has passed, do not drain - instead, combine the soaked lentils with all of the liquid still remaining, along with the garlic, oregano and salt and blend until pureed.
- (You may also use a food processor if that is easier).
- Generously grease one large, round pizza pan.
- Pour the lentil puree on the pan and spread out to 1/4" thick.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove, and add your choice of toppings (sauce, veggies, cheese, a drizzle of oil) and place back in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Cut and enjoy!
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