Low Fat Curried Red Lentil Sweet Potato Pizza Vegetarian
Transform your pizza night with this vibrant, nutrient-packed Low Fat Curried Red Lentil Sweet Potato Pizza! This vegetarian recipe combines a flavorful, naturally gluten-free base made from protein-rich red lentils and creamy mashed sweet potato, infused with warming spices like turmeric and curry powder. Topped with a medley of colorful vegetables—including cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and baby spinach—and finished with a tangy Greek yogurt drizzle and fresh cilantro, this dish redefines healthy indulgence. Perfect for those seeking a low-fat, meat-free meal that’s both satisfying and packed with wholesome ingredients, this unique pizza is a delicious way to switch up your dinner routine while staying on track with your health goals.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Red lentils (dried)
- 200 grams Sweet potato
- 50 grams All-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 120 milliliters Tomato sauce (low fat, no sugar added)
- 50 grams Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 100 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 70 grams Bell pepper (sliced)
- 40 grams Baby spinach leaves
- 10 grams Cilantro (chopped)
- 60 grams Greek yogurt (low fat)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Rinse the red lentils thoroughly, then place them in a bowl of water and soak for 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes. Steam or boil until tender (about 10 minutes). Mash until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
Drain the soaked lentils and place them in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth to create a paste.
In a mixing bowl, combine the lentil paste, mashed sweet potato, flour, turmeric powder, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until a thick dough forms.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the dough onto the sheet and shape it into a thin circular or rectangular pizza base, about 6-8 mm thick.
Bake the base in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until set but not browned.
Remove the pizza base from the oven and spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
Arrange the red onion, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and spinach leaves on top of the tomato sauce.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the edges of the base are lightly golden.
While the pizza bakes, prepare the yogurt drizzle by mixing the Greek yogurt with lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
Once the pizza is done baking, remove it from the oven, and drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top. Optionally, add a touch of olive oil and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Slice the pizza into portions and serve immediately. Enjoy your healthy low-fat curried red lentil sweet potato pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2595 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.6 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2882 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
