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Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Pizza with Sweet Potato Socca Crust

March 6, 2012 by Lindsay 99 Comments

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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.

This Sweet Potato Socca Crust is gluten-free and the perfect base for this Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza!
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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.

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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.

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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.

This Sweet Potato Socca Crust is gluten-free and the perfect base for this Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza!
Yeah…not good. But this was the scene at the end of dinner:

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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:

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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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This Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Pizza with Sweet Potato Socca Crust has a protein & fiber packed crust, a spicy bean dip for the “sauce” and is topped with delicious veggies and goat cheese.

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 30 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 hours
  • Total Time: 60 hours
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 c chickpea flour
  • 1 c water
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1 c sliced bell peppers (any color)
  • 2 oz goat cheese (crumbled or sliced)
  • balsamic vinegar
  • 1 15oz can of white beans (rinsed)
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • Crackers

Instructions

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:

Dice 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.

Notes

For the sauce, I use this recipe with no sesame oil, only 1 tsp soy sauce and lemon juice instead of lime juice.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 slices

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This Sweet Potato Socca Crust is gluten-free and the perfect base for this Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza!   This Sweet Potato Socca Crust is gluten-free and the perfect base for this Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza!
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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    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. 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 12:35 AM

      the sweet potatoes were definitely a great addition. so good!

      Reply
  2. Lauren @ Lawfully Wedded Wife says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Congrats on being up for the award!!! So awesome! You’ve got my vote! 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 12:35 AM

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. Jess @ Truly.Into.Fitness says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Oh my!! That looks delicious!!

    Reply
  4. janetha says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    ummm yummmm! yep, i better try this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:33 PM

      and i better try yours! switcheroo!

      Reply
  5. Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:32 PM

      i know! crazy simple right?!

      Reply
  6. Miz says

    March 6, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    uh WOW?
    and drool.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:32 PM

      haha…i live for drool 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kristen says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:32 PM

      thank you soooo much!

      Reply
  8. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    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! 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:32 PM

      you can never have too much sweet potato!

      Reply
  9. Mindy - Clueless Nut says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Congratulations for the nomination! That’s awesome.

    The pizza looks delicious, I have never tried socca either!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:31 PM

      thanks girl! you should give it a try!

      Reply
  10. Carissa says

    March 6, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:31 PM

      omg yes! please do 🙂

      Reply
  11. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    March 6, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Um – one word: AMAZING. You’re my hero with this. Love pizza. Love sweet potatoes. How could this not be perfect?!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:31 PM

      it’s pretty much perfection in my book!

      Reply
  12. Aparna B. @ Not A Leaf says

    March 6, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:31 PM

      thank you! i’ve also been obsessed with goat cheese! if you like mushrooms- stuff some with goat cheese and cranberries and bake. heaven!

      Reply
  13. Parita @ myinnershakti says

    March 6, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:30 PM

      yes! gonna be a staple in mine too!

      Reply
  14. Tiff says

    March 6, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I started drooling as soon as I read the title. Mmmmm… totally want to make this soon!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:30 PM

      go for it!!! drool power!

      Reply
  15. Heather @ For the Love of Kale says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS, LINDSAY!!! You absolutely deserve it. VOTED. 🙂

    Your pizza looks phenom! I’m wondering how it would taste with daiya. Probably fantastic? 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:30 PM

      thanks girl! and i’d say probably yes 🙂

      Reply
  16. crazycookingcouple says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Looks delicious. We did a carmalized onoins and goat cheese panini and it was a great combo!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:29 PM

      omg yum!!!

      Reply
  17. sarah @ sarah learns says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:29 PM

      thanks girl! i LOVED the added sweet potato!

      Reply
  18. Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I love the sweet potato crust idea! I bet it would taste awesome as the crust for a dessert pizza too! Very creative! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    You know the way to my heart! All of that sounds SO good…then make it in pizza form? I die.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:28 PM

      i do my best 🙂

      Reply
  20. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Oh my gosh. I need to make this ASAP!!!! GENIUS!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:29 PM

      woohoo! let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  21. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Oh and VOTED! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Amber @ExSoyCise says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I LOVE the sweet potato crust idea! Genius I tell you!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:28 PM

      thank you!!!

      Reply
  23. Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I LOVE pizza. this looks amazing. I posted pizza today too! LOL. Now I want more.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:28 PM

      you can never have too much pizza!

      Reply
  24. Stefanie @TheNewHealthy says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I am obsessed with socca pizza – so I must try the sweet potato version! Yum!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:28 PM

      yay! hope you like it!

      Reply
  25. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    oh wow, i LOVE the looks of this! do you think whole wheat flour would work in place of chickpea flour?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:27 PM

      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!!

      Reply
  26. Jess says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Um hi, please come make this for me. I’m drooling. Signed, me 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:26 PM

      i’ll be right over!

      Reply
  27. Ericka @ The Sweet Life says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Sounds soooo good. I’m always making new pizza combos and I hadn’t considered caramelized onions (though goat cheese is a staple!!!)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:26 PM

      oh girl, you must try them! so good!!

      Reply
  28. Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    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.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:26 PM

      i’m lazy too…but this was good, so i knew i’d enjoy eating it 🙂

      Reply
  29. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    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.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:25 PM

      i agree my friend 🙂

      Reply
  30. Andrea @ Vegvacious says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    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!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:25 PM

      get on it girl!!!! so good.

      Reply
  31. Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Traditional pizza or not, I love anything with goat cheese and caramelized onions!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:25 PM

      match made in heaven right??!

      Reply
  32. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    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!) 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM

      girl you are going to be set!!

      Reply
  33. Ellie@Fit for the Soul says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM

      umm yummmmmm!!! that sounds so good.

      Reply
  34. Susan (Oliepants) says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM

      woohoo!

      Reply
  35. StoriesAndSweetPotatoes says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      yes! you would love it!

      Reply
  36. Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      it’s soooo good! takes them up a notch 🙂

      Reply
  37. Maria @ Pappa Don't Preach says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      omg i know! it’s like pizza overload today!

      Reply
  38. Courtney @ Fitness With A Fork says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I definitely need to try this! Sounds awesome! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      hope you like it!!

      Reply
  39. Dena @ 40 Fit in the Mitt says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:22 PM

      thank you and you’re welcome! glad to have you on board 🙂

      Reply
  40. Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Wheat-free sweet potato crust!? Oooh girl, you KNOW i’m pinning this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:22 PM

      enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  41. Yellow Haired Girl says

    March 6, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Oh my goodness – a SWEET POTATO CRUST?! You are a genius, my friend. I will definitely be making this! And soon 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:16 PM

      awesome! let me know how you like it!!

      Reply
  42. Amanda - RunToTheFinish says

    March 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    i cordially invite you to my house to cook for me 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 6, 2012 at 8:22 PM

      anytime!!! i so wish i could!

      Reply
  43. Kristen @ swanky dietitian says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    This looks incredible!! And I just LOVE goat cheese on pizza.
    Delicious!!! 🙂

    Reply
  44. Lily says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I totally just drooled reading this. YUMMMM

    Reply
  45. Sara @ The Foodie Diaries says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    It may have been a long title, but you had me at “carmelized onion” 🙂

    Reply
  46. Pure2raw twins says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    this makes me really miss socca, it has been so long since we have made it. the socca pizza looks great!!! YUM

    Reply
  47. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    March 7, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    WANT.

    Reply
  48. Jillian @ sprinkle massacre says

    March 8, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 8, 2012 at 10:58 PM

      oh no!!! don’t give up. it’s so worth it!

      Reply
  49. (what runs) Lori says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    DElicious! I love your version. Looks super tasty! And definitely looks like everyone enjoyed it. 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 8, 2012 at 10:56 PM

      it was a hit, to say the least 🙂

      Reply
  50. Katie says

    March 10, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Ahhhhhhh! This looks amazing! I love goat cheese, it is the BEST!

    Will have to make this sometime for sure!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      thank you! let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  51. Meredith @ DareYouTo says

    March 11, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    sweet potato crust is the most novel thing i’ve heard in a long time. adding this one to the list!

    Reply
  52. Emily says

    March 31, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    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.

    Reply
  53. liz says

    November 13, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 13, 2012 at 11:36 PM

      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!

      Reply
  54. rach says

    February 25, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    what would the nutritional info be for this?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 25, 2013 at 6:49 AM

      i’ve never calculated it, but there are some free nutrition calcs you could plug the info into!

      Reply
  55. Melissa says

    April 10, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I am SO making this for dinner tonight!

    Reply

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