Smashed Sweet Potato Pizza

Name: Smashed Sweet Potato Pizza
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 19 min
Cuisine: American, Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato; 3-4 tsps BBQ sauce; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/4-1/2 cup cooked chopped chicken; Some thinly sliced red bell pepper; Olive oil, regular or spicy

5 steps

Prep:3minCook:16min

Who knew a baked sweet potato could turn into a pizza? This little gem is a tasty gluten-free option to pizza crust. Don't get me wrong, I love me a good pizza but if you're looking for a quick and healthy alternative this is it!

Updated at: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:30:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories329.1 kcal (16%)

Total Fat19.1 g (27%)

Carbs25.9 g (10%)

Sugars8.8 g (10%)

Protein14.3 g (29%)

Sodium360.3 mg (18%)

Fiber3.8 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1sweet potato

medium

3 tspsBBQ sauce

¾ cupshredded mozzarella

¼ cupchicken

Instructions

Step 1

First, scrub the sweet potato clean and pierce a few time with a fork. Microwave on high 4 minutes until tender.

Step 2

Split it down the middle but don't cut right through. Splay it opened on a parchment lined baking sheet peel side down. Cover with another piece of parchment and press down with a heavy skillet or use a rolling pin to press the potato to about 1/4" thick. Peel off top layer of parchment.

Step 3

Spread with your favourite BBQ sauce then add mozzarella, chicken, red pepper and a drizzle of oil.

Step 4

Pop into a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes then broil a couple of minutes to bubble up the cheese.

Step 5

Serves 2 for a light lunch

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