Lentil pizza
Igor Gjozinski
8/21/2025
Updated on
5/5/2026
Public
Classification
Category:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Difficulty:
Medium
Servings:
3
Total Weight:
592g
Meal Role:
Complete Meal
Fit & Sate:
Smart Swap
Time Breakdown
Preparation
2h 35m
Cooking
35m
Total Time
3h 10m
Meal Prep Info
Healthier take on: Regular pizza
Nutrition
3
404
Calories
3
27.1 g
Protein
3
14.3 g
Carbs
3
28.8 g
Fat
Sugar:
2.7 g
Fiber:
2.7 g
Saturated Fat:
14.8 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g
Trans Fat:
0 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Sodium:
430.5 mg
Calcium:
16 mg
Iron:
0.2mg
Potassium:
37.1mg
Salt:
0.3g
Ingredients 10
Servings:
Lentis
120
Gram
111.6
7.0g
16.8g
1.0g
Cottage Cheese
100
Gram
132.0
12.7g
3.4g
7.5g
Oat Flakes
20
Gram
74.6
2.6g
13.6g
1.4g
Extra virgin olive oil
10
Gram
82.4
0.0g
0.0g
9.2g
Salt
2
Gram
0.0
0.0g
0.0g
0.0g
tomato paste
20
Gram
16.7
0.4g
4.3g
0.0g
Mocarrella Cheese
150
Gram
372.0
26.3g
2.3g
28.5g
Kulen
80
Gram
260.0
21.4g
0.9g
26.1g
Caw White Cheese
60
Gram
156.6
10.2g
0.6g
12.6g
Rocket ( arugula)
30
Gram
7.5
0.8g
1.1g
0.2g
Cooking Instructions
High-Protein Lentil Crust Pizza
A nutritious, gluten-friendly alternative to traditional pizza that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Ingredients
The Base: Lentils (soaked), cottage cheese, oat flakes, 1 egg, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
The Sauce: Tomato paste, water, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika flakes.
Toppings: Shredded cheese, kulen (spicy salami), crumbled white cheese, and fresh rocket leaves.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Lentils
Soak: Place lentils in a bowl and cover with cold water (ensure the water is at least 5 cm above the lentils).
Wait: Let them soak for 2 hours.
Drain: Discard the soaking water completely.
2. Create the Dough
Combine the soaked lentils, cottage cheese, oat flakes, egg, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor.
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
3. The First Bake
Preheat your oven to 180°C.
Line a tray with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly into a pizza shape.
Bake for 25 minutes until the base is set.
4. Simmer the Sauce
While the base is in the oven, mix the tomato paste, water, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika flakes in a small saucepan.
Heat gently and stir until well combined.
5. Assemble & Finish
Top it: Spread the sauce over the baked base. Add the shredded cheese and kulen.
Blast it: Increase the oven temp to 200°C. Bake for 13 minutes.
Final Touch: Sprinkle crumbled white cheese on top and bake for 2 more minutes.
6. Serve
Remove from the oven, scatter fresh rocket leaves over the top, slice, and enjoy while warm!
Pro Tip: Ensure the lentil base is spread relatively thin and even to get that perfect "crust" texture without a soggy middle.
- The lentil and oat base makes this a great gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza crusts.
- Leftover slices can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Lentils and oats contribute to a lower glycemic index for the base compared to white flour.