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Chickpea Base Pizza

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Chickpea Base Pizza

Makes 6

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups (300g) chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1 cup (150g) plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 300ml pure (thin) cream
  • ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to brush
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cups (500ml) water

Topping

  • Chargrilled asparagus
  • Cherry tomatoes, roasted
  • Prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • Basil pesto
  • Green salad leaves
  • Basil leaves
  • Ricotta
METHOD
  1. Whisk the chickpea flour, plain flour, egg, cream, oil, oregano and 2 cups (500ml) water together in a bowl until a smooth batter the consistency of runny cream.
  2. Preheat the oven to 150oC. Brush a 22cm non-stick frypan with a little oil and place over medium heat. Using ½ cup (125ml) batter for each pizza, coat the base of the pan, swirling to distribute evenly.
  3. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 1 minute or until golden. Transfer to a tray and keep warm in the oven, loosely covered with foil. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing pan with more oil as needed, to make 6 pizzas.
  4. Top with our suggested topping or create your own. 

Approx. per serve: 1853kJ | fat total 20.1g | saturated fat 5.8g | fibre 9.6g | protein 15.6g | carbs 52g