Raw BBQ Eggplant-Chicken Pizza with Smokey Cashew Gouda

What came first, the chicken or the eggplant?

Who cares, I'm eating pizza.

What you'll need:

Crust

1 obo squash, peeled

1/2 C flax meal

1 T gluten free tamari

1 t italian spice mix

1 t oregano

1/2 t black pepper

1. puree squash in food processor until smooth
2. add remaining ingredients and mix well in a separate bowl
3. spread to 1/2cm thickness on a parchment lined dehydrator tray
4. dry overnight (~10hrs) at 41 C, until crisp

BBQ Sauce

1 fresh tomato

1/2 C sundried tomatoes

1 apple, cored

1 garlic glove 

2 T tamari

3 T maple syrup

1/4 t cinnamon

1/2 t cumin

1 T hickory flavour

1 T onion powder

1/2 C water

1. puree tomatoes, apple and garlic in food processor until very smooth (2-3min), adding water as needed
2. blend in remaining ingredients

Eggplant Chicken

1 medium Japanese eggplant

bbq sauce from above

1. chop off the ends and peel the eggplant
2. cut into 1 cm cubes and toss with bbq sauce
3. spread onto a parchment lined dehydrator tray, ensuring even sauce distribution
4. dry at 41C for 3-5 hours until no longer crunchy but still slightly firm

'Roasted' Veggies

12 mushrooms

8 thin asparagus spears

2 T olive oil

1 T balsamic vinegar

1/2 t black pepper

1/4 t pink salt

1. slice mushrooms thinly and chop asparagus into 3cm sticks
2. toss oil and seasonings
3. dry on a parchment lined dehydrator tray for 4 hours at 41 C

Smokey Cashew Gouda

1 C raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained

2 T raw apple cider vinegar

2 t Wizard's gf/veg Worcestershire

2 t hickory flavour

2 T agave nectar

1/4 C nootch

1/2 t pink salt

3 T water

1. puree raw cashews in food processor until very smooth (~3 min)
2. add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth

Assembly

1. spread half of gouda mixture on prepared crust
2. cover with roasted veggies and bbq chicken 
3. top with dollops of remaining gouda
4. dehydrate for another 1-2 hours
5. remove from dehydrator by lifting the entire parchment sheet
6. cut into slices and enjoy while still warm!