Healthy Pizza (Vegan + Gluten-free)

The most delicious and healthy grain-free pizza you will ever make! Made with a "socca" base (chickpea flour) and cashew-based cheese sauce.

📝 Ingredients

• Cashew cheese sauce
• Fresh chopped basil
• Chopped veggies of choice (I used red onion and pepper)
• 120 g / 1/2 cup tomato passata
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1/2 red onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning mix
• 2 tbsp mild olive oil or rapeseed oil
• 90 g / 1 cup chickpea flour
• 240 ml / 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp mixed dried italian seasoning, basil, oregano etc.
• Salt and pepper, to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 230C / 450F and...: Preheat the oven to 230C / 450F and brush a 35x20cm / quarter sheet baking tray with one tablespoon of the oil. Alternatively, you can use a large, round pizza tray.
2. 2Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the...: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the remaining one tablespoon of oil, chickpea flour and seasonings. Slowly add the water and whisk until completely smooth.
3. 3Pour the batter onto the baking tray and...: Pour the batter onto the baking tray and carefully tilt to make sure the tray is evenly coated. Cook for 10 minutes until golden and slightly crisp around the edges. Remove from the oven but keep the oven hot.
4. 4Meanwhile, make the pizza sauce by simply blending...: Meanwhile, make the pizza sauce by simply blending the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Spread on top of the pizza base.
5. 5Drizzle dollops of the cashew cheese over the...: Drizzle dollops of the cashew cheese over the sauce and scatter some chopped vegetables on top. Bake again for a further 5-10 minutes. If you prefer you can drizzle the cheese on after the pizza has baked, for a more creamy cheese.
6. 6Cut into 6 slices and enjoy!