Description
Elevate your pizza night with this Pumpkin + Sweet Potato Charcoal Crust Pizza, a vibrant and nutritious take on a classic favorite. The unique charcoal crust combines sweet potatoes and pumpkin puree for a flavorful base that delights the senses. Topped with gooey mozzarella and fresh basil, this dish is perfect for cozy gatherings or a fun family dinner. Impress your loved ones with this stunning recipe that balances health and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 2 tsp activated charcoal powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes; drain and mash.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, mashed sweet potatoes, activated charcoal, flour, baking powder, olive oil, and salt until combined.
- Shape dough into a round crust on the prepared baking sheet, about half an inch thick.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the crust and add fresh basil leaves.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg