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Grain-Free Sweet Potato Pizza Crust

This grain-free pizza crust is made with sweet potato combined with almond meal for a savory, sturdy crust--the perfect base for your favorite toppings.
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 4
Author: Lindsey Johnson

Ingredients

  • Olive oil for pan
  • 2 large sweet potatoes baked in the oven until tender
  • 1 cup almond meal plus more if needed
  • 1 large egg or 1 tablespoon ground chia or flaxseeds no water needed
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese optional
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 garlic clove minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Suggested toppings (or choose your own!):

  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup very thinly sliced fennel bulb
  • 2 shallots very thinly sliced
  • 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup baby arugula optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; lightly oil.
  • Remove the flesh from the baked sweet potatoes. Measure out 1 packed cup. (Reserve any remaining sweet potato for another use.) Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and mash well.
  • Add the almond meal, egg, cheese (if using), baking soda, dried Italian herbs, garlic, and sea salt. Mix until well-combined. The dough will be fairly damp. Bring the dough together into a ball. Transfer to the baking sheet. Oil your hands and press out into a 9- to 10-inch or slightly larger round that is about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pesto over the top. Top with the cheese, followed by the thinly sliced fennel and shallots, and halved grape tomatoes.
  • Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly and the crust is browned to your liking (we like ours pretty dark and crisp!). Remove from oven. Let cool for a few minutes, top with baby arugula, if using, and cut into wedges and serve.