Pizza is often seen as something ‘unhealthy’, eaten as an indulgence or cheat meal. However, the problem is not the pizza, but the ingredients used. For example, if you’re trying to lose weight or eat healthy, frozen pizza is a great no-no. Further, even if you eat fresh pizza from restaurants and cafes, the white refined flour used to make the pizza base is not a healthy option. The solution? You can make healthy and tasty pizza at home using dal instead of flour. Yes, you read that right! Nutritionist Dominic Ludwig recently shared a red lentil (lentil lentil) base pizza recipe on his Instagram handle. Let’s check it out!
What makes a red lentil pizza recipe healthy?
Nutritionists explain that swapping the base for red lentils has many benefits. This recipe is “completely gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and leaves you feeling lighter than eating regular pizza.” According to Healthline, lentils are low in calories, rich in iron and folate, and an excellent source of protein. They pack health-promoting polyphenols and may reduce some heart disease risk factors.
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So take advantage of lentils and try this dal-base pizza recipe today!
Healthy Red Lentil Pizza Recipe | How to make red lentil pizza base at home
Below are the steps shared by a nutritionist to make this healthy pizza recipe at home:
1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
2. Drain and wash the dal in a sieve. Shake off excess water and add to food processor.
3. Blend until smooth and then add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, baking powder, herbs, salt and pepper.
4. Add little water and blend again until smooth. Leave it for 5 minutes.
5. Take a baking tray and place a baking sheet on it. Sprinkle baking powder and then spread the mixture on the tray using a spoon.
6. Brush on a thin layer of green pesto and arrange the vegetables on top. Do not pile on the vegetables or the bottom dough may have difficulty cooking.
7. Add mozzarella slices on top and bake for 40 minutes until golden. Enjoy your healthy pizza!
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Try this lentil pizza at home and comment if you like this healthy pizza recipe.
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