- Swiss chard is a nutritional powerhouse – an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber.
- One cup of chopped Swiss chard has just 35 calories and provides more than 300% of the daily value for vitamin K.
- Swiss chard offers fantastic antioxidant protection in the form of phytonutrients known as carotenoids. These carotenoids help maintain eye health and may reduce the risk of cataracts.
- One cup of cooked Swiss chard supplies more than a third of your daily value of vitamin C, which helps boost immune support.
- The high levels of Vitamin E found in chard, have shown anti-inflammatory effects and helps protect tissue from oxidation damage. Vitamin E may also reduce the chances of developing coronary artery disease, which can lead to a heart attack or heart failure.
Healthy Pizza Crust with Flax, Almond, Coconut and Swiss Chard
Ingredients
- FOR THE CRUST:
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup almond meal
- ¼ cup ground flax meal
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- large bunch Swiss chard
- 1 tbsp coconut oil room temperature
- 2 organic eggs
- 1 tbsp honey
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 5 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- dash salt and pepper
- pinch of cayenne
- FOR THE TOPPINGS:
- corn shaved from corn on the cob
- ½ cup sweet onion sliced
- ½ cup bell pepper sliced
- 6-10 cherry tomatoes cut into halves or quarters depending on size
- ¼ shredded cheese blend
- ½ cup feta cheese
- Spicy Spaghetti Seasoning or combination of salt, onion powder, garlic powder and dried bell pepper
Instructions
- Crust Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease pizza pan with coconut oil nonstick spray.
- Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together two eggs with coconut oil. Add Swiss chard to Nutribullet or food processor, pour egg mix in with chard and process until finely pureed .
- Add pureed mix to dry ingredients in large bowl, add honey and stir until well combined.
- Smooth dough out onto pan and spread into thin crust Bake for approx 15 minutes.
- Sauce Directions:
- Over medium heat cook minced garlic and onion until soft, add in chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add chopped basil, parsley, salt/pepper and cayenne and simmer on low for approx 5-10 minutes. Once tomatoes are cooked and flavors combined, allow to cool for a few minutes then add to food processor or Nutribullet to puree for sauce.
- Toppings Directions:
- Add corn, sliced onions and peppers to skillet and saute until veggies are soft and slightly brown.
- Add half cup sauce to baked crust, top with cooked veggies, ¼ cup shredded cheese and chopped grape tomatoes. Sprinkle with Spicy Spaghetti Seasoning and bake for additional 5-minutes or until cheese is melted and tomatoes are heated through. Remove pizza from oven and top with feta cheese. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition facts taken from WebMD.com and wholeliving.com.
Pizza crust inspired by Gourmet Girl Cooks and the roasted root, toppings inspired by theKitchen.