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Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

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Looking for a gluten-free pizza crust? Did you know that it is possible to make pizza crust with quinoa? This gluten-free pizza crust is soft yet sturdy, with crunchy edges, and is a healthy alternative to wheat crust pizza. In addition, this gluten-free pizza crust is low-carb, full of protein, and very filling because it is rich in fiber and makes you feel fuller for longer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
SOAKING TIME 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pizza
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Italian
Calories: 392
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (180 g/6.3 oz) raw quinoa*
  • ⅓ cup water*
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Start by soaking the quinoa. Place the 1 cup (180 g/6.3 oz) raw quinoa* in a bowl or a jar, cover it with at least 2cm of filtered water and soak for 6 hours. This will allow the quinoa to soften enough to facilitate blending and create a smooth batter.
  2. Preheat the oven to 430℉/220ºC. Line a baking sheet with NON-STICK parchment paper or use a non-stick baking sheet (you can use a pizza pan, a 23 cm round cake pan, or a rectangular pan). Brush with oil.
  3. Rinse the soaked quinoa well and place in a blender. Add ⅓ cup water*, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp teaspoon of salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Beat on high speed until smooth and creamy. The batter should resemble a thick pancake batter.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet. Spread into an even layer, about 3mm thick.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the crust begins to firm up and brown slightly. Then remove it from the oven, turn it over and remove the parchment paper from the top, if using.
  6. Return the crust to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until it starts to brown and the edges are crispy.
  7. Remove the crust from the oven and cover it with your desired toppings. Place it back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  8. Remove the pizza and cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer to a cutting board and slice. Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (half pizza)Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.3gSodium: 588mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 6gVitamin A: 13IUCalcium: 101mgIron: 4.2mg

Notes

* The ideal is to let the quinoa soak for 6 hours. If you are in a hurry, use very hot water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
* If your batter is too thick and you find it difficult to mix it in the blender, add a little more water and beat until you have a smooth batter. The batter should resemble a thick pancake batter.
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