another low carb pizza

**Was_once_fat_dave** · 27-12-2009 06:43 PM

found this on another site, can't link as sells supplements.

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I am sure that I am not alone in my occasional longing for pizza since switching to eating Paleo. Pizza is a food that seems off-limits for those following a Paleo eating plan. After all, what would pizza be without the doughy crust and cheese? I decided to try to come up with a version that would nix the grain and dairy, and still taste good! This is my basic pizza recipe. You can alter it and add whatever veggies and meats that you like to make your favorite style of pizza.

25 minutes prep, 30 minutes cook time

-3 tsp olive oil, divided
-1 cup ground almonds or other nuts
-3 Tbs cashew butter
-1/3 cup egg whites
-1/2 cup chopped onion
-2 cloves minced garlic
-1 chopped red pepper
-1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
-1 large Italian sausage, cut in 1/2" slices
-1/2 cup marinara sauce
-1/2 tsp oregano
-1/2 tsp fennel seed

Mix ground nuts, cashew butter, and egg whites in a small bowl. Grease a pizza baking sheet or similar with 2 tsp of olive oil, then spread the "dough" mixture over it, making a 1/4" thick crust. Preheat the oven to 250 F. In a skillet, add the remaining olive oil and the sliced sausage. Cook until browned, then remove the sausage to a small bowl. Add the garlic, onions, and red pepper to the skillet. Sauté the veggies lightly, making sure not to let them get too soft.

Cover the dough with the marinara sauce, then add the meat and vegetables, excluding the tomatoes. Add the oregano and fennel seed, then bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, add the halved tomatoes, and serve! Use a large spatula to carefully remove the slices from the pan, as the nutty "dough" won't be as crisp as traditional grain dough. Makes 4 servings.

**ShakeyJake** · 02-01-2010 08:37 PM

Seems alot of hassle for what it's worth...

"Mix ground nuts, cashew butter, and egg whites in a small bowl. Grease a pizza baking sheet or similar with 2 tsp of olive oil, then spread the "dough" mixture over it, making a 1/4" thick crust."

Sounds vile... nutty omelette pizza base?

The pizza I made the other night was beaut. 1 Quarter madras, 1 quarter reggae reggae, 1 quarter peri-peri, 1 quarter ketchup, but before I did that I covered the pizza in onion, garlic and added some mushrooms...

**ShakeyJake** · 02-01-2010 08:40 PM

My bad, I just read up on this Paleo diet business, interesting stuff. Ignore my previous post, it's anti-paleo haha

**MushyPea** · 21-01-2010 11:27 PM

Going to give it a try over the weekend with a few improvisations i reckon, will photo whatever it becomes and report back!

**TRC** · 21-01-2010 11:58 PM

Cashew Butter is bloody lovely. I might give this a crack too as I prefer to have some Peanut M+M's for my cheat/treat :P

**MushyPea** · 22-01-2010 08:48 AM

Anyone know apart from online stores where I can procure some cashew butter from, i realised i dont have any and its a slight flaw in my making this pizza plan