Smashed Potato Pizza
You won’t believe you can turn the humble potato into a smashed potato pizza crust! Yes, that’s right! All you need is a russet potato, some olive oil and salt, and your favourite pizza toppings. This pizza is healthy enough that you can eat it every day for dinner, a crowd pleaser, and great for the whole family to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Russet Potato extra large
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup vegan mozzarella cheese
- 5 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tbsp vegan pesto
- 1 tbsp kalamata olives
Instructions
- Start by cooking your potato. I like to cook it in the microwave for convenience, but you can also bake your potato.
- If using the microwave, stab your potato with a fork all over about 20 times, then place it on a plate and pop it in the microwave for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- You’ll know it is completely cooked when you can stab it all the way through with a fork.
- Heat your olive oil in a pan, then place your potato in the middle.
- Place a piece of parchment on top, then use a large plate to press the potato down to make a pizza crust. Use a spatula to smooth out the edges.
- Cook your potato over low-medium heat until the bottom is golden, about 8 minutes.
- Flip the potato crust upside down onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Add your favorite toppings, and then bake your potato pizza at 400F for 15-20 minutes or until the bottom is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 767kcalCarbohydrates: 77.5gProtein: 12gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9.42gMonounsaturated Fat: 28.93gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1215mgPotassium: 1921.6mgFiber: 8.6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 37.84IUVitamin C: 36.02mgCalcium: 198.5mgIron: 4.9mg
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