Finally, a recipe where you can enjoy pizza-minus the guilt!
From cauliflower to quinoa, clean-eating alternatives to white flour pizza crust seem to be all the rave these days. But when it comes to healthier shells for the classic cheese-and-sauce duo, sweet potato crust tops the charts. This simple yet nutritious recipe spotlights the highly esteemed sweet potato, a superfood praised for its dietary fiber, antioxidant, and vitamin content. Meanwhile, the carotenoids in sweet potatoes can help deliver anti-aging benefits. But across the board, anyone will agree that the rich veggie boasts a reputation for incredible flavor!
In this pizza recipe, the sweet potato lends a subtly sweet character and is joined by nutritious ingredients and savory spices. The crust is then coated with a flavorful sauce, mouthwatering mozzarella, and complete with your favorite toppings. Finally, a recipe where you can enjoy pizza-minus the guilt!
Sweet Potato Crusted Pizza
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups sweet potato cooked
- 1 egg whipped with a fork
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese part-skim, finely grated
- 1 cup almond meal or almond flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- parchment paper
Toppings
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce recommend this recipe
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 cup mushroom slices
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives or green, sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- The secret to perfect sweet potato pizza crust: Add 2 cups sweet potato to a plate and mash with a fork to remove any lumps. Using several paper towels, press on the mashed potato to remove as much liquid as possible. You should end up with about 1 1/2 cups sweet potato.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups sweet potato and egg in a mixing bowl. Stir in cheese to incorporate.
- Whisk to combine dry crust ingredients, then add to sweet potato mixture, stir to combine.
- Place dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, spread dough into a circle, approximately 10 to 12-inches.
- Bake 30-35 minutes, until crust is no longer moist in the center. If crust begins to get too brown, loosely place foil over the top, the final 5 minutes.
- Remove baking crust, add favorite toppings and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 6-8 minutes. Allow to set a few minutes before slicing.
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