Chickpea flour creates a hearty grain-free crust that's rich in fiber and so satisfying!
Servings 2
Ingredients
Crust
2cupschickpea flour
¼cupflax meal
¼cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil plus more for skillet
½teaspoonsalt
1½teaspoonsoregano plus more for topping
1teaspoondried basil
¼teaspoononion powder
1¼cupwater
For Assembly
7ouncesfresh buffalo mozzarella in waterdried and sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds
¼cupolivespitted and chopped
5ouncespepperoni cut into 1/4 piecesI used Applegate Farms * You can absolutely leave this off for vegan/vegetarian
2tablespoonsgrated parmesan, manchego or gruyereoptional, I used the last because it’s my favorite. This add an extra salty bite.
Dairy Free Vodka Sauce
6clovesroasted garlic
3tablespoonstomato paste
½cupraw cashewssoaked in lukewarm water overnight
½teaspoonoregano
1/3-1/2cupwater
pinchsalt
15ouncecan chopped tomatoes in sauce
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to incorporate.
Cover loosely and allow to sit for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat a cast-iron skillet to medium high heat and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Swirl to coat. When oil is shimmering, add chickpea crust batter and spread evenly with a spatula.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and starting to curl away from the pan.
Place in the oven for 10 minutes or until the top is mostly set but still soft to touch.
Remove from oven and turn heat to 450 degrees. Top crust with a generous layer of Vodka Sauce, then pepperoni pieces, then mozzarella, then olives.
Place skillet back in the oven for another 10 minutes or until the mozzarella is bubbly and melted.
Remove from oven and top with grated cheese and a sprinkle of oregano.
Dairy Free Vodka Sauce
Combine garlic, tomato paste, cashews, oregano and salt in a high speed blender. Add water and puree until smooth. Add more water as necessary to get the ingredients moving, but just enough.
Empty cashew mixture into a bowl and combine with chopped tomatoes. Season to taste.
Notes
*for a dairy-free version simply leave off cheese and top with fresh basil