I love pizza. Who doesn’t?! It’s one of those foods that tops the list for just about everyone. Unfortunately it also tops the list of unhealthy, fat-filled, processed junk foods that we get to feel guilty about eating immediately after. Most pizzas are covered in sugary sauces, cheeses high in saturated fat, and greasy processed meats that literally pile on pounds. This is definitely not a meal you’d typically think of as being healthy, full of good complex carbs, bright colored vegetables, deep leafy greens, and packed with cell-fueling, cancer fighting ingredients. Well let me introduce you to my version!
This crust has just 4 simple ingredients. Let’s get to the recipe!
Crust:
3 cups organic whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cup warm water
1 packet rapid rise yeast
2 tsp garlic salt
Toppings:
Swiss Chard
Spinach
Kale
Zucchini noodles
Chopped zucchini
Chopped red bell pepper
Chopped yellow bell pepper
Chopped sweet onion
Chopped tomato
Chickpeas
Banana peppers
Instructions:
Combine 1 cup warm water and 1 packet of rapid rise yeast – let this set for 3 minutes then combine with your flour and 1 tsp garlic salt. Mix well, adding the 2 extra tbsp of water as needed.
Kneed well into a ball and separate into fourths – roll out one ball very thin and then sprinkle on the rest of your sea salt/garlic powder mix.
Bake on parchment at 400F for 5 mins, take out and add your toppings.
Place back in the oven and reduce heat to 350F. Bake for another 15 minutes or until crust is crispy and fully cooked.
I like my crust very well-done and very crispy! You can adjust the cook time to your liking.
As far as toppings go, the more the merrier! Pile on your favorites vegetables. If you like pizza sauce, it’s so easy and simple to make your own – just find a recipe that suites you. I’ve also used things like hummus, pesto, and butternut squash puree in place of sauce, all of which are very good! But my favorite is just pure vegetables with a generous squirt of fresh lemon juice on top.
Considering there isn’t any salt in the actual dough, I am generous when sprinkling it on the top.
You can easily leave it off completely if you prefer!
If you like a thicker crust, you can make a flatbread pizza using this same recipe.
Simply roll out the dough and leave it slightly thicker – it’s delicious as well! (Pictured below!)
I served this flatbread with a simple zucchini noodle salad – zucchini noodles, Swiss chard, kale, spinach, peppers, lime juice, and garlic salt.
I hope you try and enjoy! Have a blessed day everyone.
xo Sarah
Looks fantastic!
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Thank you Chris! Hope you have a hreat day!
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I want to make that immediately! My kind of pizza 🙂
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It’s just way too easy to throw together, which makes it even more appealing to me! Haha, the simpler the better! 😊 Have a great evening girl!
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Oh my. This looks so nice! Thanks for the recipe.
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Thanks so much!! Have a great evening! 😊
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Looks yummy! I have to try this recipe out because I always have problems with making the dough … it’s always to thick, chewy and just doesn’t have the right texture. And I just looove pizza 🙂
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I know what you mean!! I always had te same problem! This turns out super crunchy of you roll it out thin enough. I LOVE pizza too girl!!
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So glad you’re up for trying my pizza Liz! 😊 I hope you enjoy it!! Have a beautiful day!
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This looks so delicious…I will definitely try it out 🙂 thank you for sharing
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You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 😊 Have a hreat day Raven!
xo Sarah
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Fabulous!!!
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Thank you Deidree! I hope you have a wonderful day! 😊
xo Sarah
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Looks Delish!
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Thank you!! 😊
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Such a good idea! I love it!:)
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Thanks so much Marina!! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
xo Sarah
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You too! 🙂 x
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Yumm!!! Must try!!!
❤
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It’s one of our favorites! 😊
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Sarah your blog is gorgeous! I feel so inspired to cook everything!
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Thats so sweet of you Janelle thank yiu so much!! 😄
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