Brown Lentil Pizza Crust

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked/canned brown lentils, drained
• 1/4 cup flaxseeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1-2 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 1/2 tsp bicarb soda/baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and prepare a baking tray with baking paper.

2. 2

   In a high speed blender or food processor, blend the lentils, flaxseeds, salt, garlic and bicarb until puréed.

3. 3

   While blending, pour in the vinegar and blend until just combined.

4. 4

   Use a non-stick spatula to spread the mixture onto the baking paper into the shape of a pizza base.

5. 5

   Bake for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from oven and if the top has puffed up, carefully press it down using a spatula or other utensil.

7. 7

   Top with your desired sauce and toppings - optionally bake for a further few minutes to cook toppings, or serve straight away.