Name: Broccoli-Crust Veggie Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets; 1½ cups chickpea flour; 2 tablespoons almond flour; 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons regular or sodium-free baking powder; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional); 1 cup unsweetened, unflavored plant milk, such as almond, soy, cashew, or rice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups 1-inch asparagus pieces; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1 cup chopped orange bell pepper; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped (optional); 10 to 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Prep-time: 20 minutes / Ready In: 1 hour
Makes one 13×9-inch pizza
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Like its cruciferous cousin cauliflower, broccoli can make a great pizza crust. To cut down on day-of cooking time, you can make and bake this pizza ahead and freeze it in an airtight container for up to a month. Simply bake directly from frozen in a 350°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, then garnish with avocado and basil.

square-cut pizza loaded with veggies including asparagus, tomato, and avocado, with a mildly green crust made of broccoli

By Darshana Thacker, Jan 26, 2021

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets
1½ cups chickpea flour
2 tablespoons almond flour
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons regular or sodium-free baking powder
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1 cup unsweetened, unflavored plant milk, such as almond, soy, cashew, or rice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups 1-inch asparagus pieces
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped orange bell pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped (optional)
10 to 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place broccoli in a food processor; pulse to a ricelike texture.
In a large bowl combine the next eight ingredients (through crushed red pepper); mix well. Add broccoli, milk, and lemon juice; mix well. Pour on the prepared baking sheet and spread into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. (This should be slightly larger than 13×9 inches. It will shrink as it bakes.) Top with asparagus, onion, bell pepper, and tomato.
Bake about 40 minutes or until there is browning on top and edges. Let cool completely. Using a thin spatula, separate pizza from parchment. Slice pizza. Top with avocado and garnish with basil. Serve at room temperature or reheat.

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