Chia Pizza?

This thin crust chia buckwheat pizza base is full of great flavour, high quality nutrition and has a firm texture resembling that of a regular pizza crust. 

It is perfect for those who love pizza and want a healthy twist to the usual carb-heavy versions made from refined flours, yeast and unnecessary amounts of oil.

Ingredients

• PIZZA BASE
• ¼ cup chia seeds (whole)
• ¾ cup water
• 3 tbsp unrefined whole grain buckwheat flour (gluten free)
• 1 tsp oregano, dried
• 1 tbsp pine nuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt
• TOPPINGS
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 mushrooms, sliced
• 4-5 slices bell pepper, sliced
• small handful fresh basil leaves
• 1-2 tsp oregano, dried
• ½ Spanish onion, sliced
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 oz goats cheddar cheese, grated
• handful arugula leaves (rucola)

Instructions

1. Combine chia seeds, water, buckwheat flour, oregano & salt and 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 1 cm 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.