Hi Friends!
Whew! That’s a long title isn’t it? Sorry, but I couldn’t think of any way to shorten it and still describe the awesomeness that is this pizza. It’s not your traditional cheese-laden, greasy pizza. Instead, it has a protein & fiber packed crust, a spicy bean dip for the “sauce” and is topped with delicious veggies and goat cheese.
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I got the idea for this pizza from several places. I’d been thinking about trying socca, thanks to some encouragement from Laura, for a while now. Then Nicole posted this Mexican Socca Tostada and I finally decided I needed to try socca for myself. But I didn’t make just plain socca, I added sweet potato! I got the idea from this post but I made mine a little differently by microwaving the sweet potato before adding it and not using cheese in the crust. As for the pizza itself, my mom sent me an email last week saying that she made this pizza with a few changes and it was delicious.
I wrote back saying it sounded good and that I would have used sweet potatoes instead of squash and an idea was born! So this is how it went down. I made the crust first. While it was baking, I chopped up some sweet potatoes and threw them in the oven with the crust to roast. Then I made the white bean dip to use for the sauce. Finally I caramelized the onions and sauteed the peppers.
The night I made this I just wasn’t in the mood to take pictures. I gave it a half-hearted effort but it just wasn’t working out. Want proof? This is the best picture I took of the first pizza.
Yeah…not good. But this was the scene at the end of dinner:
But this was SO good that I knew I had to share it with you guys. So what did I do? I did what any good food blogger does and I re-made the pizza for lunch the next day and took better pictures:
Much better. And just as delicious the second time around. I made the crust a little bit thicker, per the hubby’s request and added some balsamic vinegar to the onions while I was caramelizing them.
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Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Keywords: bake saute roast appetizer entree healthy gluten-free vegetarian chickpeas goat cheese white beans vegetables
for the crust
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 c chickpea flour
- 1 c water
for the sauce
- i use this recipe with no sesame oil, only 1 tsp soy sauce and lemon juice instead of lime juice
for the toppings
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 c sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 2 oz goat cheese (crumbled or sliced)
- balsamic vinegar
For the crust
Poke the sweet potatoes all over with a knife or fork and microwave for 6 minutes.
Let cool slightly and scoop the insides into a bowl.
Add the chickpea flour and water and stir well.
Pour into a well-greased 9-inch springform pan and spread evenly around the pan.
Bake at 425 degrees for 35 minutes.
For the sauce
Follow the directions in the linked recipe
For the toppings
Diced the sweet potatoes, drizzle with oil and roast in the oven along with the crust.
Saute the onions and a saucepan over medium heat with a little oil until caramelized.
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar if desired.
Saute the peppers after the onions are done.
Assembly
Remove the crust from the pan (it will probably stick a little bit).
Top with sauce.
Add the onions, peppers and sweet potatoes.
Top with goat cheese.
Return to the oven for 7-8 minutes or until heated through.
Slice and serve drizzled with balsamic vinegar
Enjoy!
Today’s workout:
In other news, someone out there is AMAZING and nominated my blog for “Best Healthy Eating Blog” in the Fiteratti Blogger Awards from Fitness Magazine. There are so many amazing blogs up for awards in all the categories- You may remember me encouraging you to GO VOTE in this post over the weekend. Even more blogs have been nominated since then so I encourage you to go check it out!
If you want to vote for me, all you have to do is click the pink button in the upper right hand corner of the page!
Thanks so much for your support. It means the world to me!
–Lindsay–
I love this crust idea more than is normal. Sweet potatoes and socca sounds like perfection! Pinning!
AND congratulations to you!!! You totally deserved to be included in those noms.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Comment on Sprouting Chickpeas + High on Raw by Laura
the sweet potatoes were definitely a great addition. so good!
Congrats on being up for the award!!! So awesome! You’ve got my vote!
Lauren @ Lawfully Wedded Wife recently posted..Luscious German Chocolate Oat Cake
thank you so much!
Oh my!! That looks delicious!!
ummm yummmm! yep, i better try this!
janetha recently posted..try something new: cauliflower crust pizza.
and i better try yours! switcheroo!
That’s it to make the crust?! Sweet. I love easy recipes! Yum. I would have made it twice too. Especially since the goods seemed to have disappeared quickly!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl recently posted..Red Chard Gruyère Gratin
i know! crazy simple right?!
uh WOW?
and drool.
Miz recently posted..Smoothie making challenge sponsored by Egg Beaters.
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That pizza looks awesome! I love that you made it two days in a row
And congrats for the nomination! You’re awesome Lindsay and totally deserve it!! I just voted for you 
Kristen recently posted..Happy (Belated) February Foodie Pen Pal Reveal Day!!
thank you soooo much!
I seriously love everything about this pizza! Especially that it’s made with sweet potatoes in the crust AND on top. That’s definitely my kind of pizza!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin recently posted..Black bean and sweet potato soup
you can never have too much sweet potato!
Congratulations for the nomination! That’s awesome.
The pizza looks delicious, I have never tried socca either!
Mindy – Clueless Nut recently posted..Biscuits n’ stuff
thanks girl! you should give it a try!
I know I tell you this all the time..but you are a kitchen rock star! This pizza looks great!! I’m stopping by your house the next time I visit my dad!
Carissa recently posted..Gasparilla Half Marathon
omg yes! please do
Um – one word: AMAZING. You’re my hero with this. Love pizza. Love sweet potatoes. How could this not be perfect?!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Resting Up, Being Productive & Vegan Sausage Peppers Pasta
it’s pretty much perfection in my book!
Holy yum, Lindsay! This sounds delicious! I’ve been so obsessed with goat cheese lately and this is another recipe I’ll juts have to try! Super big congrats on being nominated too! How exciting!
thank you! i’ve also been obsessed with goat cheese! if you like mushrooms- stuff some with goat cheese and cranberries and bake. heaven!
I have a feeling after I make my first socca pizza, it will forever be a part of my weekly meal rotation! This sounds delicious and so healthy. Thanks for sharing!
Parita @ myinnershakti recently posted..Asparagus Soup
yes! gonna be a staple in mine too!
I started drooling as soon as I read the title. Mmmmm… totally want to make this soon!
Tiff recently posted..Sriracha-whacha-whacha-whacha-want
go for it!!! drool power!
CONGRATULATIONS, LINDSAY!!! You absolutely deserve it. VOTED.
Your pizza looks phenom! I’m wondering how it would taste with daiya. Probably fantastic?
Heather @ For the Love of Kale recently posted..The SHINE Project
thanks girl! and i’d say probably yes
Looks delicious. We did a carmalized onoins and goat cheese panini and it was a great combo!!
omg yum!!!
oh man. the first two posts i read today are yours & janetha’s. hello pizza craving! this looks awesome. i really like socca and have made socca pizza before, but only with a traditional socca crust. and never with caramelized onions.sounds delicious as always!
sarah @ sarah learns recently posted..what i’ll be doing for the next 2 months…
thanks girl! i LOVED the added sweet potato!
I love the sweet potato crust idea! I bet it would taste awesome as the crust for a dessert pizza too! Very creative!
You know the way to my heart! All of that sounds SO good…then make it in pizza form? I die.
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Oh my gosh. I need to make this ASAP!!!! GENIUS!!!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile recently posted..Raw Protein Energy Snack
woohoo! let me know how you like it!
Oh and VOTED!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile recently posted..Raw Protein Energy Snack
I LOVE the sweet potato crust idea! Genius I tell you!!
thank you!!!
I LOVE pizza. this looks amazing. I posted pizza today too! LOL. Now I want more.
Cat @ Breakfast to Bed recently posted..Robots Live In Tuscanny
you can never have too much pizza!
I am obsessed with socca pizza – so I must try the sweet potato version! Yum!
Stefanie @TheNewHealthy recently posted..Totally Random Tuesday Two
yay! hope you like it!
oh wow, i LOVE the looks of this! do you think whole wheat flour would work in place of chickpea flour?
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries recently posted..Looking Back…
if you’re going to use whole wheat flour, i would find a recipe for a traditional crust. chickpea flour has a pretty distinct flavor/properties and i think just wheat flour and water would be pretty bland. but using a traditional crust with these toppings would be just as good!!
Um hi, please come make this for me. I’m drooling. Signed, me
Jess recently posted..60 days until 13.1 – let’s roll!
i’ll be right over!
Sounds soooo good. I’m always making new pizza combos and I hadn’t considered caramelized onions (though goat cheese is a staple!!!)
Ericka @ The Sweet Life recently posted..Back On My Feet Birthday Bash!
oh girl, you must try them! so good!!
Oh wow that looks so good! I’ve never had socca before, so I’m interested to know what it tastes like! And I love that you re-made it so you could take pictures. I am way to lazy for that haha.
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Bench Dips
i’m lazy too…but this was good, so i knew i’d enjoy eating it
I love socca, and would never think to make it with sweet potatoes! And in my humble opinion, goat cheese & carmelized onions are a more timeless combination than PB & J.
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat recently posted..Whole Wheat Shrimp and Asparagus Orzo “Risotto”
i agree my friend
Ok, I officially <3 you
This looks incredible – I've been wanting to try socca and I actually bought chickpea flour last time I was at the bulk store. Adding sweet potatoes is genius – thanks for sharing!!
Andrea @ Vegvacious recently posted..Yes, Vegetarians Do Get Protein…
get on it girl!!!! so good.
Traditional pizza or not, I love anything with goat cheese and caramelized onions!
Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) recently posted..Beer for Milk & Our Swaddle Transition
match made in heaven right??!
Oh…you and your pizza. I have to save up all of the amazing recipes I’ve been seeing until Lent is over! I’ll be eating pizza for a a month straight!! (and I won’t be complaining!)
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food recently posted..Pumpkin Spice Bagels
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hubba hubbba! This looks so delicious!! I just pinned it haha. And it reminds me of a SUPER healthified version of the Korean sweet potato-filled crust golden pizza from a franchise rest. called “Love Letter”, and there’s one called “Mr. Pizza.” Not sure if they have it in other places other than Korea and Cali though!
Ellie@Fit for the Soul recently posted..Quick & Delicious Pasta and Intervals
umm yummmmmm!!! that sounds so good.
Wonderful! The sweet potato and carmelized onion/goat cheese combo is drool-worthy. And I am so behind on the socca crust – b/c I have some chickpea flour that I need to use just for this purpose.
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Such an amazing recipe. The crust recipe is basically how I make my sweet potato falafel, I roll them in little balls and bake them. I really need to try it as a crust!
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes recently posted..Stop Shaving Your Legs For Early Retirement
yes! you would love it!
Adding balsamic to caramelized onions. Why did I never think about doing that? Duh! This is why I love healthy living blogs…you were inspired by several different people to create your pizza masterpiece and then you spread the love. Genius I say!
Talia @ Bite Size Wellness recently posted..No money, no time? Get fit at home!
it’s soooo good! takes them up a notch
Yesterday was such a pizza day! The blog blogosphere had tons of fresh recipes that I can’t wait to try! Oddly enough – I made my first gluten free pizza on Sunday evening. Can’t wait to try your recipe.. I love me some sweet potatoes! YUM!
Maria @ Pappa Don’t Preach recently posted..TGIF HIIT
omg i know! it’s like pizza overload today!
I definitely need to try this! Sounds awesome!
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hope you like it!!
Wow! You knocked it out of the park with this recipe. Also thanks for doing so much work for the Foodie Penpals Program! It’s obvious that you really put your heart into this program and lots of time!
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Wheat-free sweet potato crust!? Oooh girl, you KNOW i’m pinning this!
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Oh my goodness – a SWEET POTATO CRUST?! You are a genius, my friend. I will definitely be making this! And soon
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awesome! let me know how you like it!!
i cordially invite you to my house to cook for me
Amanda – RunToTheFinish recently posted..Overweight doctor/nurse…
anytime!!! i so wish i could!
This looks incredible!! And I just LOVE goat cheese on pizza.
Delicious!!!
Kristen @ swanky dietitian recently posted..Enjoying The Weekend
I totally just drooled reading this. YUMMMM
Lily recently posted..Look Ahead!
It may have been a long title, but you had me at “carmelized onion”
this makes me really miss socca, it has been so long since we have made it. the socca pizza looks great!!! YUM
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Matt @ The Athlete’s Plate recently posted..Starting The Day Right (Oatmeal Pancakes)
I have been meaning to buy chickpea flour for so long. When I went to place my order on iHerb last week they were sold out
I need to make the crust recipe as soon as I get it — looks delicious!!!
Jillian @ sprinkle massacre recently posted..Unorganized, Dirty, and Unhealthy
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DElicious! I love your version. Looks super tasty! And definitely looks like everyone enjoyed it.
it was a hit, to say the least
Ahhhhhhh! This looks amazing! I love goat cheese, it is the BEST!
Will have to make this sometime for sure!
thank you! let me know how you like it!
sweet potato crust is the most novel thing i’ve heard in a long time. adding this one to the list!
Meredith @ DareYouTo recently posted..Dress Your Salmon in Greek Yogurt!
Yum!! I made this today and it was delicious!! Couldn’t find chickpea flour so I used a different type of flour but it still turned out great.
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wondering if canned sweet potato puree might work here, and how much to use?? i’ve got a couple cans of organic puree left over from a pie i made!
thx!
hmmm, i think it should work. i’d start with 3/4 c and work up from there. I’ve found that a medium sweet potato usually makes about 1/2 c of pureed/mashed once cooked, but i think if it’s canned it will be a bit thinner and more liquidy than just mashing up sweet potatoes so i’d start with less and then add more if you think it’s needed!
what would the nutritional info be for this?
i’ve never calculated it, but there are some free nutrition calcs you could plug the info into!
I am SO making this for dinner tonight!