Margherita Pizza with Sweet Potato Crust

Name: Margherita Pizza with Sweet Potato Crust
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 big sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/3 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; Mozzarella cheese in chunks; Fresh basil leaves

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Prep 10 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 4

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Have you ever thought of making a sweet potato pizza recipe without using any flour or yeast? If your answer is no, you’ll be surprised to know you can use this sweet ingredient to make a delicious base for preparing unforgettable pizzas, using just a few ingredients and, best of all, it takes just a matter of minutes. The goal is for the sweet potato crust to be crunchy and golden, while the center is softer. Even though you won’t be able to fold this pizza like you would a regular one, I guarantee this recipe will be the center of attention at your table.

Ingredients

2 big sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Mozzarella cheese in chunks
Fresh basil leaves

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2

Peel and grate the sweet potatoes using the thick side of the grater. Combine with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3

Press into a 30 cm pizza sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are cooked in the center and the edges are golden.
4

Take out of the oven and spread some tomato sauce on the crust. Place the cherry tomatoes cut in halves, the mozzarella chunks, and the basil leaves. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
5

Bake until the cheese is melted, for an additional 4 minutes.
6

Cut into slices and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Replace the sweet potatoes with grated potatoes.

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More About This Recipe

Have you ever thought of making a sweet potato pizza recipe without using any flour or yeast? If your answer is no, you’ll be surprised to know you can use this sweet ingredient to make a delicious base for preparing unforgettable pizzas, using just a few ingredients and, best of all, it takes just a matter of minutes. The goal is for the sweet potato crust to be crunchy and golden, while the center is softer. Even though you won’t be able to fold this pizza like you would a regular one, I guarantee this recipe will be the center of attention at your table.