This protein rich Black Beans Crust Pizza is a perfect Friday night family dinner recipe. Its a healthier alternative with the same comforting and satisfying taste.
Usually on Friday nights if we aren’t indulging in a restaurant, we order pizzas take out. We love to eat crispy pizza and relax relax in our cozy couch in front of our favorite tv shows.
But after consuming so much calories, unhealthy bites and of course over eating, the after effect like bloating and lethargy takes away all the fun from it.
Therefore, I end up feeling guilty and try to compensate for it the next day and it’s quite a task.
I have been adding more protein to my diet. Hence, an idea crossed my mind to make a protein rich pizza crust. I wanted to make it healthy and delicious and of course guilt free.
I love black beans and have tried many variety of recipes with it. These tahini black beans fritters are my favorite.
I wanted to experiment a bit more and so came up with this black bean pizza crust.
To my surprise, my idea worked and it was an instant hit with my family.
Hence, I am here share this black beans crust pizza recipe with you.
Ingredients you will need
black beans
eggs
olive oil
semolina flour
chickpea flour
salt
baking powder
garlic
cumin powder
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Ingredients notes:
Black Beans – make sure to drain it well and rinse it thoroughly. Dap with a tissue to absorb extra moisture. Its high in proteins and low in calories.
Eggs – I used large eggs here. For vegan option you may substitute it with chia seeds.
Semolina flour – this helps in adding more protein and binds the crust really well.
Chickpea flour – its a gluten free flour. Along with providing protein this helps in binding the pizza crust well while baking.
For detailed measurement of ingredients, please scroll down to the printable recipe card.
How to make Black Beans Crust Pizza
Firstly, In food processor, I combined black beans, eggs and olive oil and blended them well. Then, I kept it aside.
Secondly, I combined all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and mixed it with a spoon well.
Next, I folded in the blended ingredients t the dry ingredients and make a sough dough like batter.
Thereafter, I spooned out the batter on the prepared round pizza pan and shaped it nicely.
Afterwards, I baked it in the middle rack of the oven for 30 minutes oruntil done.
Later, I topped it with our favorite toppings and baked again for 5 minutes for the cheese to melt.
Once done, I took it out and placed it on a flat surface.
It smelled heavenly and we sliced and enjoyed immediately.
I was happy that I was able to feed protein and other nutrients to Yashvi. She was so happy that she asked to bake it again.
I was super delighted to see those smiling face on the dining table.
This taste best when served immediately. However, refrigerate the leftovers to enjoy it the next day.
yes, just replace eggs with chia seeds. Therefore, soak 2 tsp chia seeds in 6 tbsp. water. Also, top it with vegan cheese.
Yes! therefore, can be packed for school lunches.
For a vegan pizza crust you may try my Oatmeal Almond Pizza Crust . Its easy and satisfying as well.
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Black Beans Crust Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 15oz. canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup semolina flour
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp dried garlic
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350 degree Fahrenheit and prepare a cookie sheet or a pizza pan with a parchment paper and grease it very well.
- In a food processor combine black beans, eggs and oil and grind smooth.
- In a mixing bowl combine rest of the ingredients and mix with a spoon.
- Now fold in the ground black beans mixture to the dry ingredients and mix vigorously with a spoon until well blended. Let the pizza batter stand for 1 minute.
- Now pour the batter on the prepared sheet and shake the sheet gently holding both sides tight for the batter to take its own shape. Do not let the batter separate.
- Place the sheet in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Make sure the tester comes out clean. Take out the sheet and top the pizza crust with your favorite toppings and bake again for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Once done, take it out, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Vegan option : replace eggs with 2 tsp chia seeds soaked in 6 tbsp. water. Also, top the pizza with vegan cheese instead of regular ones.
- Make sure to grease the baking sheet and the liner very well to avoid sticking.
- After pouring the batter at the center of the sheet shake the sheet gently for the batter to take its own shape but it should not separate at all. You may use your finger gently to shape it if needed.
- Make sure to drain all the water from black beans.
- This pizza will rise slightly while baking and its edges would be crisp and soft at the center.
- The batter would be thick and not runny.
Nutrition
Emily @ The Innovative Mama says
The arugula on the pizza looks especially delicious. I love anything with arugula on it! What a wonderful, healthy looking pizza as a whole.
Gunjan says
Thank you Emily.
Kaitie says
i’ve never made that before but my goodness it looks AMAZING!
Kim Seghers says
Wow! I never knew your could use black beans to make pizza! Your pizza looks amazing. I pinned it.
Michele says
I love pizza, but would lie it to be more healthy. I am impressed that your family liked it right away . My family is suspicious of new things!
Yanique says
I love black beans but never thought to prepare them this way. I will have to give these pizza a try!
Cheri says
I would have never thought to make pizza crust with black beans. I’ve seen something similar done with chickpeas, though. Guess it would be about the same with a bit different flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Gunjan says
Thank you Cheri, Black beans have their own flavor and texture. I have not tried chickpea one but I’m sure they both have their unique flavors. 🙂
Jenny says
I’m not familiar with semolina flour. Would this crust be gluten free?
Gunjan says
Hi Jenny, semolina flour is a kind of durum wheat and comes from a wheat family. It’s not gluten free. If you plan to make this pizza gluten free increase the quantity of chickpea flour to 1 cup instead of 1/2 cups and add another egg to it. Hope this helps.
Crystal says
I had no idea such a thing would bake up well and not into a hard lump. I need to try harder to sneak in healthy stuff but most of the time i am trying to just be content that they are fed.
Gunjan says
Thank you Crystal for stopping by. Hope you get a chance to cook something healthy for yourself.:)