Grain-Free Chia Buckwheat Pizza

This thin crust chia buckwheat pizza is perfect for those who love pizza and want a healthy, nutritious twist to the usual carb-heavy style.

Ingredients

Pizza Base

• -¼ cup chia seeds (whole)
• -3/4 cup of water
• -1 tsp dried oregano
• -3 tbsp unrefined whole grain buckwheat flour (gluten free)
• -1 tbsp chopped pine nuts
• -2 tbsp chopped pumpkin seeds
• -1 tsp sea salt

Toppings

• - ¼ cup tomato paste
• - 10 halved cherry tomatoes
• - 4 sliced mushrooms
• - 4-5 sliced bell peppers
• - Small handful of fresh basil leaves
• - 1-2 tsp dried oregano
• - ½ sliced spanish onion
• - Salt & pepper to taste
• - 1 oz  grated goats cheddar cheese
• - Handful rucola arugula leaves

Pick up some chia seeds in the Chia Charge shop

Preparation

 
1. Combine chia seeds, water, buckwheat flour, oregano and salt mix well until the mixture starts to thicken up.
2. Add chopped pine nuts and pumpkin seed.
3. Spread out the crust mixture on a piece of parchment paper and form the dough in a round shape. Flatten to about 1cm for a firm thin crust.
4. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes until firm.
5. Remove from oven and add toppings of your choice and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Grate goat’s cheese on top and sprinkle with fresh arugula before serving.

Photo and recipe: Nyoutritious

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