{"id":13437,"date":"2023-03-15T16:26:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T14:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=13437"},"modified":"2023-04-05T22:58:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T20:58:35","slug":"enjoy-a-banting-keto-mushroom-pizza-for-dinner-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/enjoy-a-banting-keto-mushroom-pizza-for-dinner-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy a Banting \/ Keto Mushroom Pizza for Dinner this Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Are you following a Banting or Keto lifestyle and craving pizza?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Look no further than this delicious recipe from The South African Mushroom Farmers&#8217; Association (SAMFA) for a Banting\/Keto Mushroom Pizza.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The base is made with almond flour, mozzarella, cream cheese, and an egg &#8211; making it gluten-free and low-carb.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The toppings include tomato pur\u00e9e, portabellini mushrooms, jalape\u00f1os, baby capers, and mozzarella cheese. The combination of these ingredients creates a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe makes a perfect large pizza that can be shared with family or friends. And if you are looking for a perfect pairing to go with this pizza, try it with a Hope Gin &amp; Tonic garnished with fresh lime wedges.<\/p>\n<p>SAMFA&#8217;s Banting\/Keto Mushroom Pizza is a perfect guilt-free indulgence that can satisfy your cravings for pizza without derailing your diet.<\/p>\n<h3>Banting \/ Keto Mushroom Pizza Recipe<\/h3>\n<p>Makes 1 large pizza<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dough:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>90g almond flour \/ ground almonds<\/li>\n<li>125g mozzarella, grated<\/li>\n<li><em>(do not use pre grated mozzarella &#8211; it gets tossed with starch to keep it from sticking together and will prevent it from melting homogeneously) <\/em><\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Toppings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>125ml tomato pur\u00e9e<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp dried herbs<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp crushed garlic<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li>150g portabellini mushrooms, sliced<\/li>\n<li>100g mozzarella, grated<\/li>\n<li>1-2 Tbsp pickled jalape\u00f1os<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp baby capers<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Handful fresh rocket, to serve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 200\u02daC, fan on.<\/li>\n<li>Place the almond flour, mozzarella and cream cheese in a small saucepan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Heat and keep stirring with a firm spatula or wooden spoon until melted and well combined.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from the heat and add the egg.<\/li>\n<li>Working quickly, stir until the egg has been incorporated and the dough is smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Place the dough between 2 large pieces of baking paper.<\/li>\n<li>Roll out thinly into a \u00b1 30cm pizza base.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the top piece of baking paper and slide the dough onto a large baking tray.<\/li>\n<li>Prick the base all over with a fork.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 8-9 minutes until golden.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully flip the base and bake for a further 2-3 minutes on the other side.<\/li>\n<li>While the base is cooking combine the tomato puree, dried herbs and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and reduce until thickened. Season to taste.<\/li>\n<li>Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook the mushrooms until barely tender but not cooked through. Season lightly.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the tomato sauce over the pizza base.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with mozzarella.<\/li>\n<li>Top with mushrooms, capers and jalape\u00f1os.<\/li>\n<li>Return to the oven and reduce the heat to 180\u02daC.<\/li>\n<li>Cook until the cheese melts and is lightly golden brown.<\/li>\n<li>Scatter with fresh rocket, black pepper and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you following a Banting or Keto lifestyle and craving pizza? Look no further than this delicious recipe from The South African Mushroom Farmers&#8217; Association (SAMFA) for a Banting\/Keto Mushroom Pizza. The base is made with almond flour, mozzarella, cream cheese, and an egg &#8211; making it gluten-free and low-carb. 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