Easy Lentil Pizza (with Regular Crust)
Adding red lentils to a pizza not only makes it extra hearty and comforting, but also adds a whopping 13g of additional protein and 4g of iron, per pizza!
Calories: 698kcal
Ingredients
- 100 g (~ 1/2 cup) dried red lentils
- 500 ml (~ 2 cups) vegetable stock
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp tomato puree / paste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 x 8 inch pizza bases
- 75 g (~ 3/4 cup) grated cheddar cheese
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- Fresh parsley, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the red lentils to a saucepan with the vegetable stock, smoked paprika, tomato puree, and some black pepper. I used low salt stock, so I also added a good pinch of salt - you probably won't need this if you're using regular stock.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, and allow to cook until the lentils are very soft and any excess liquid has been absorbed - around 20 minutes. You'll need to stir fairly regularly, especially towards the end of the cooking time, to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F).
- When the lentils are ready, spread the mixture over the two pizza bases. Top with the grated cheese, sliced tomato and sliced red onion.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, until the pizza base is crispy and the cheese is golden brown. Serve topped with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
To prepare these lentil pizzas in advance, cook the lentils and then allow them to cool completely before assembling the pizzas. Store them in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to bake.
The best way to reheat leftover pizza is in the oven, set to about 180°C (Gas Mark 4 / 350°F), for about 5 minutes, or until hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Lentil Pizza (with Regular Crust)
Amount Per Serving (1 pizza)
Calories 698
Calories from Fat 188
% Daily Value*
Fat 20.9g32%
Saturated Fat 8.1g41%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 246mg10%
Potassium 809mg23%
Carbohydrates 91.4g30%
Fiber 20g80%
Sugar 5.2g6%
Protein 35.5g71%
Calcium 322mg32%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.
🖨 Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com
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