AIP Friendly Cassava Crust Pizza with Pumpkin Sauce
Pizza night doesn't have to be off the table just because grains, dairy, and nightshades are out of the picture. This recipe builds a surprisingly sturdy crust from cassava flour, tapioca starch, and arrowroot starch, bound together with coconut oil and a splash of apple cider vinegar — no eggs, no cheese, no compromise. Instead of tomato sauce, a silky pumpkin purée seasoned with garlic, turmeric, ginger, basil, and oregano does all the heavy lifting, delivering warmth and depth in every bite. Thinly sliced zucchini, carrot, and red onion go on top, roasting into tender, slightly caramelized ribbons as the crust crisps up to a deep golden edge. The whole thing comes together in under an hour and serves four, making it a genuinely satisfying weeknight dinner rather than a sad substitute. A handful of torn fresh basil scattered over the top right before serving pulls everything together beautifully. It's the kind of meal that makes strict eating feel like a choice you actually want to make.
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4 servings
For the crust
- 1 cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For the sauce
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
For the toppings
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cassava flour, tapioca starch, arrowroot starch, salt, and dried oregano. Add the melted coconut oil, warm water, and apple cider vinegar, then stir until a soft, pliable dough forms — it should hold together without crumbling and feel slightly tacky but not sticky.
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