Low-Carb Pesto Pizza

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Following a low-carb diet? Try this guilt-free tasty pizza!

 

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Ingredients:

Crust:

  • 2 cups Grated Mozzarella

  • 1tbsp Cream Cheese

  • 1 cup Almond flour (or almond meal)

  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

  • 2 Eggs

Toppings:

  • 20g butter

  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Granules

  • 20g Cooked Chicken

  • 2tbsp Pesto Sauce

  • 300g Buffalo Mozzarella

  • 5g Grana Padano

  • 10g Chopped Walnuts

  • Ground Black Pepper

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 220°c

  • 2. In a medium-size bowl mix grated mozzarella & cream cheese. Microwave at full power for about 1 minute with a 30-second interval. Mix well in between.

  • 3. Add almond flour, baking powder & eggs and mix well until you get the consistency of a sticky dough. If it's too wet add a bit of almond flour.

  • 4. Transfer to a non-stick baking tray. You can also use baking paper.

  • 5. Wet your hands and spread the dough evenly. Finish it off with a spatula to flatten it out.

  • 6. Prick with a fork to avoid air bubbles.

  • 7. Bake in a preheated 220°c oven until lightly brown. This should take between 8 and 10 mins depending on the oven brand. Do not overcook so watch carefully!

  • 8. Melt the butter and add garlic granules. Mix well.

  • 9. Brush the crust with this mixture.

  • 10. In a separate bowl combine the cooked chicken and pesto.

  • 11. Spread evenly on the buttered crust.

  • 12. Add buffalo mozzarella, grana Padano cheese, walnuts & some freshly ground pepper.

  • 13. Bake in a preheated 220°c oven for 10 - 15 mins or until well cooked.

  • 14. Drizzle with olive oil, slice & enjoy!

 

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