✔ 1 cup red lentils (soaked for 3-4 hours or overnight)
✔ ½ cup water
✔ 1 teaspoon baking powder
✔ 1 teaspoon olive oil
✔ ½ teaspoon salt
✔ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
✔ ½ teaspoon oregano
✔ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings (Customize as You Like!):
✔ ½ cup tomato sauce or marinara
✔ ½ cup dairy-free cheese (vegan mozzarella or nutritional yeast)
✔ ½ cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
✔ ½ cup mushrooms (sliced)
✔ ½ cup bell peppers (chopped)
✔ ¼ cup olives (sliced)
✔ Fresh basil or arugula (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Red Lentil Crust
📌 1. Drain and rinse the soaked lentils.
📌 2. Blend them in a food processor with water, baking powder, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
📌 3. Blend until smooth, forming a thick batter.
Step 2: Bake the Crust
📌 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
📌 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
📌 3. Pour the lentil batter onto the sheet, spreading it into a round pizza shape (about ¼ inch thick).
📌 4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm and golden.
