Kale pizza with smoked salmon and avocado

A delicious low carb kale pizza crust recipe topped with smoked salmon and avocado, rich in protein and beneficial fats for a health-conscious spin.

Serves 4

Cook

1H 5M

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Ingredients

400 grams (12½oz) kale, trimmed, leaves only, chopped coarsely (see tips)

3 cups (300g) grated mozzarella

4 eggs

11/3 cups (100g) panko (japanese) breadcrumbs

1 small red onion (100g), sliced thinly

200 grams (6½oz) sliced smoked salmon

1 medium avocado (250g), sliced

2 cups (35g) baby rocket leaves

1 medium lemon (140g), cut into 4 wedges

Dill & horseradish cream cheese

185 grams (6oz) block light cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

2 tablespoons horseradish cream

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind

Method

1.Preheat oven to 240°C/475°F. Line two large oven trays with baking paper.

2.Process kale, in two batches, until finely chopped. Return kale to processor; add 2 cups of the mozzarella, the eggs and breadcrumbs. Process until a sticky dough forms. Divide dough in half. Spread dough over trays to make two 22cm x 32cm (8¾in x 12¾in) rectangles.

3.Bake bases for 20 minutes. Turn bases over and bake for a further 5 minutes or until edges are browned.

4.Meanwhile, to make dill and horseradish cream cheese, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.

5.Spread cream cheese mixture over bases. Top with onion and remaining mozzarella. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

6.Top pizzas with smoked salmon, avocado and rocket. Serve with lemon wedges.

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