Potato Crust Pizza

Name: Potato Crust Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: • 500g boiled potatoes; • Salt, to taste; • Pepper, to taste; • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; • 2 tbsp pesto; • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved; • 1 shallot, sliced; • 70g mozzarella; • Handful of arugula (rocket); • Grated Parmesan, for garnish

7 steps

Prep:15minCook:50min

Welcome back to the potato crust series! Today, we’re making pizza! 🍕 This recipe is super easy and incredibly delicious, plus it’s gluten-free!

Updated at: Mon, 27 May 2024 08:28:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories586.3 kcal (29%)

Total Fat38.4 g (55%)

Carbs47.1 g (18%)

Sugars5.2 g (6%)

Protein15.6 g (31%)

Sodium717 mg (36%)

Fiber5.2 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

500gpotatoes

3 Tbspolive oil

2 Tbsppesto

70gmozzarella

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan).

Step 2

2. Boil the potatoes until tender, then transfer them to a 24cm baking dish lined with parchment paper and brushed with 1 tbsp of olive oil.

Step 3

3. Smash the potatoes with a glass or spoon, pressing them firmly into the dish. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with another 1 tbsp of olive oil.

Step 4

4. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy.

Step 5

5. Once the crust is ready, spread the pesto over the top, add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced shallot, and sprinkle with mozzarella.

Step 6

6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 7

7. Top with arugula, grated Parmesan, and a final drizzle of olive oil. Serve and enjoy!