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Home » Main Dish » Gluten-Free Italian Polenta Pizza (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Gluten-Free Italian Polenta Pizza (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Published: Jul 29, 2015 · Modified: Sep 4, 2020 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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A simple polenta crust pizza topped with fresh basil, parsley, sliced black olives and ripe red tomato. An Italian classic made gluten-free and vegan without missing one hint of flavor!

Italian Polenta Pizza | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A simple polenta crust pizza topped with fresh basil, parsley, sliced black olives and ripe red tomato. An Italian classic made gluten-free and vegan without missing one hint of flavor! #CalOlivesMedRecipe

Why is pizza such a popular food? Because it's really good, that's why! Nothing else to it! I'm so glad that pizza can be made to fit any diet and accommodate any dietary needs. Just like granola, pizza has endless combinations, pairing, and possibilities! From the crust to the toppings, every component can be customized to make a perfect pie just for you. I guess pizza is also like a salad. First, you choose the base, and then you choose all the toppings (which really matter), and the sauce could be like the dressing. But when you want the crust, the base, to shine, it's best to keep the toppings simple, having every component count.

Italian Polenta Pizza | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A simple polenta crust pizza topped with fresh basil, parsley, sliced black olives and ripe red tomato. An Italian classic made gluten-free and vegan without missing one hint of flavor! #CalOlivesMedRecipe

When you're making pizza with polenta as the crust, you don't want to overwhelm the glory that is with too many toppings, but just the right ones. This is when the classics, the tried-and-true flavors are best. That's why I chose fresh flavorful basil and parsley. California Ripe Black Olives, and vine ripe red tomato. Elegant, simple, but so much flavor (and the smell was beyond!). Classic Italian Mediterranean staples that won't disappoint you in the pizza combo department.

Italian Polenta Pizza | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A simple polenta crust pizza topped with fresh basil, parsley, sliced black olives and ripe red tomato. An Italian classic made gluten-free and vegan without missing one hint of flavor! #CalOlivesMedRecipe

It's obvious to use fresh herbs when making a pizza. All that summer basil and parsley are continually being used in my kitchen and there is no stopping! Since I chose to not coat this crust with sauce, I sliced a beautifully ripe tomato, so I could still get that fresh bite of sweet acidity. Then there are the olives. I can finally say I will always put olives on my pizza now. I just love that tender salty bite! I actually hate salty things, thus, why I don't cook with salt, but a few bites of olives and I'm happy! I've been making a lot of recipes with olives recently and I just love them more and more each time! Not only do they provide a lovely Mediterranean flair to any dish, but they are so easy to use and a great source of healthy fats, vitamin E, A, iron, and fiber!

Italian Polenta Pizza | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A simple polenta crust pizza topped with fresh basil, parsley, sliced black olives and ripe red tomato. An Italian classic made gluten-free and vegan without missing one hint of flavor! #CalOlivesMedRecipe

hey aren't just for pizza, olives are so great thrown into anything! From hummus, sandwiches, sauces, pasta, chicken, anything! Olives are one of those pantry staples to always have on hand. I always keep a few cans of black olives on hand.

Italian Polenta Pizza | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A simple polenta crust pizza topped with fresh basil, parsley, sliced black olives and ripe red tomato. An Italian classic made gluten-free and vegan without missing one hint of flavor! #CalOlivesMedRecipe

Side note: were you one of those kids (or adults) that would put whole black olives on the tips of your fingers? Don't be shy, I know you did it 😉 What's more fun than eating olives off your fingers! Hahahaha! Childhood nostalgia! I haven't done that in years, but I remember. I usually buy them already sliced so that defeats the "olive finger-puppet thing", but still. Long live the olive!

Italian Polenta Pizza

Italian Polenta Pizza | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A simple polenta crust pizza topped with fresh basil, parsley, sliced black olives and ripe red tomato. An Italian classic made gluten-free and vegan without missing one hint of flavor! #CalOlivesMedRecipe

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A simple polenta crust pizza topped with fresh basil, parsley, sliced black olives and ripe red tomato. An Italian classic made gluten-free and vegan without missing one hint of flavor!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Yield: 1 Pizza 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Ingredients

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  • For the Polenta Crust:
  • ½ Cup Polenta (Corn Grits)
  • 1 ½ Cup Water
  • ½ Tsp Minced Garlic
  • ½ Tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ Tsp Dried Basil
  • ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 TB Nutritional Yeast
  • Toppings:
  • 2 TB Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley
  • 1 TB Chopped Fresh Basil
  • 2-3 Ripe Red Tomato Slices
  • 3 TB Black Olives (rinsed and sliced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 415°F.
  2. In a pot, bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil, then add the dry polenta. Reduce to low heat, stirring, for 3-5 minutes until water is absorbed. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes as you mix in the spices and nutritional yeast.
  3. Spread the cooled polenta mixture on a parchment (or silpat) lined baking sheet. It will be very sticky (I used my fingers to shape it, but you can use a rubber spatula).
  4. Now top the polenta crust with the prepared toppings. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove, let cool just a bit, and serve. This is great eaten hot or cold!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2

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Italian Polenta Pizza | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A simple polenta crust pizza topped with fresh basil, parsley, sliced black olives and ripe red tomato. An Italian classic made gluten-free and vegan without missing one hint of flavor! #CalOlivesMedRecipe

I always forget how much I love polenta! But since it sticks together so great, it makes the best gluten-free crust for pizza! This pizza can be one big serving or you can share it with a lovely dear friend....if you're nice 😉 But when it comes to pizza, sharing isn't always an easy option!

So tell me:

+ Simple pizza toppings or do you go all out?


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Comments

  1. Honest mum

    August 09, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Love the sound of this. Great alternative to wheat.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 09, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      For sure!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie

    August 07, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 07, 2015 at 5:35 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  3. Sherry

    August 06, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    This looks so good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 07, 2015 at 1:33 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Raia

    August 06, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Sounds delicious. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 06, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Creatively Homespun

    August 06, 2015 at 11:49 am

    This looks amazing!!! xo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 06, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. kimmythevegan

    August 05, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    What a creative way of making a gluten-free crust! I'm not a huge fan of olives, but this sounds pretty good.
    Thanks for sharing this at Healthy vegan Fridays! I'm featuring this awesome recipe tomorrow =) Pinning!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 06, 2015 at 12:29 am

      Thanks Kimmy! I bet this will get you to love olives a bit more 😛

      Reply
  7. Deborah Davis

    August 05, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    So yummy! You truly outdid yourself with this creative and delectable recipe. I love the fact that this is so easy to make.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 06, 2015 at 12:31 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Miz Helen

    August 05, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I can't wait to give this recipe a try, it looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 05, 2015 at 11:31 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Shirley Wood

    August 05, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Sounds and looks wonderful! Pizza is always good no matter how it's made but the polenta crust is a nice twist.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 05, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Haha, you are so right! Thanks Shirley!

      Reply
  10. Kathy

    August 05, 2015 at 8:48 am

    Thank you for sharing another great recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 05, 2015 at 11:23 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Charlotte Oates

    August 04, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    I've been trying out gluten-free pizza dough recently in an aim to develop my "free-from" repertoire. However, so far it's been pretty much an inedible disaster. I've not tried using polenta for it so I'll have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing - this may well have solved a problem for me 🙂 #TastyTuesdays

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 04, 2015 at 7:19 pm

      The polenta works like magic! You will love this one and it couldn't be any easier!

      Reply
  12. Emma's Mamma

    August 04, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    This looks delicious and I like the idea of using polenta for the base #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 04, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Heather@hungryforbalance

    August 04, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I love olives, especially the green ones! This looks delicious! I have never thought to use polenta as a pizza crust! Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 04, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Haha, and I dislike the green ones!

      Reply
  14. Vicki Montague - The Free From Fairy

    August 04, 2015 at 5:05 am

    I love polenta pizza! It is fab isn't it? And yours looks really delicious. Great photos as always!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 04, 2015 at 7:51 am

      You've made a large polenta crust before?

      Reply
  15. Christine

    August 03, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    My cousin David and I would hide under the dining room table until the salad was put out, then emerge and steal all the black olives off the top of it and stuff our faces with them. We may have eaten them off our fingers, too. I couldn't love black olives more if I tried.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 03, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      Hahahahaha! I love that! The "olive-capers" 😉

      Reply
  16. Carole West @ Garden Up Green

    August 03, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    I love polenta - come from an Italian family and my grandma taught me how to make it from scratch. I normally make it in the winter with a nice chicken stew sauce. This pizza looks like something I need to try because I think it would be really good - especially since I have lots of herbs in the garden. Very Clever!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 03, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Haha, doesn't take much effort from scratch, that's why I love it!

      Reply
  17. Jennifer Stewart

    August 03, 2015 at 11:08 am

    Polenta is what got me through my pasta detox! I love how well is goes with so many flavor profiles! This is a great idea and I can't wait to make it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 03, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      It's a black slate ingredient for sure!

      Reply
  18. Debbie

    August 03, 2015 at 8:21 am

    When I was a kid, my mom would buy an Astra can of black olives any time she was serving them because she knew her daughters would eat at least that much.

    Reply
    • Debbie

      August 03, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Don't know how auto correct turned "extra" into Astra, but that's what I meant.

      Reply
      • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

        August 03, 2015 at 8:35 am

        I was wondering what that was 😛 XOXO

        Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 03, 2015 at 8:35 am

      Olive love!

      Reply
  19. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner

    August 03, 2015 at 8:03 am

    I love Polenta too! I like your twist on it.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 03, 2015 at 8:07 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  20. Karen Patten

    August 02, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    This looks really wonderful! I'm always looking for gluten free crust alternatives - and I can't believe I didn't think of polenta! Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you! The perfect healthy fun alternative!

      Reply
  21. Http://www.honestmum.com

    August 02, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Wow looks delicious! I've never eaten polenta pizza x

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      Totally give it a try!

      Reply
  22. swayam

    August 02, 2015 at 11:17 am

    This is good!! What an amazing idea to use polenta as a pizza base... Yum!! and the toppings so flavorsome 😉

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2015 at 12:44 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  23. Kat | curlsnchard.com

    August 02, 2015 at 3:27 am

    Hahaha, totally guilty of putting the olives on my finger tips 😉 It's just so much fun 😀 The last time I have done this is not THAT long ago either...I love this kind of pizza! Can you actually cut it in slices? Haven't made polenta in a while, you just reminded me of how much I enjoy the taste.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2015 at 10:32 am

      I know! We should start an olive finger-puppet show 😉
      Yes!!! The polenta crust worked way better than I'd planned, haha!

      Reply
  24. Deanna @ The Live Fit Girls

    August 01, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    Love this idea! I've never even thought of using polenta before! Brilliant! And I'm loving you photography!...I LOVE olives, especially Greek marinated olives!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you so much! Polenta is so fun since it can take the form of anything!

      Reply
  25. Sarah-Ann

    August 01, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Never thought of using polenta as a crust. What a great idea! I can't wait till we get home so I can try this recipe out.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2015 at 6:16 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  26. Tara Siudy (Little Miss Dexterous)

    August 01, 2015 at 10:45 am

    I am so excited to try this! Pinning and sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  27. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    August 01, 2015 at 4:11 am

    I love polenta pizzas (and polenta crusts and polenta tarts and polenta EVERYTHING!) and yours looks SO good!

    Hope you have an amaaaazing weekend, girl!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2015 at 4:18 am

      Corn for days 😉

      Reply
  28. Patricia Krank

    July 31, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    My favorite olives are kalamata and I think they would be delicious in this recipe with tomatoes and maybe some fresh mozarella! I'm hungry and it is bedtime!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Patti

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2015 at 7:46 am

      Pizza love!

      Reply
  29. Kathryn Doherty

    July 31, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    Love this! A polenta pizza - how fun! I'm definitely going to have to try this out soon. Pinning for a fun pizza night in our future! Have a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2015 at 4:13 am

      I hope you do Kathryn!

      Reply
  30. Jess @hellotofit

    July 31, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    MMM I love polenta. And olives. Okay, everything about this post!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Hahaha, thank you Jess!

      Reply
  31. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    July 31, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    What a fun idea! I love polenta. I used to buy the rolls of it and slice it off to cook like mini pizzas. Totally forgot about hat! I need to try this big one!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      I never liked the rolls, all that sodium! So I've always just cooked it from scratch 😉

      Reply
      • Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

        July 31, 2015 at 6:54 pm

        Right?! That's why I quit buying them!

        Reply
  32. Cristina @ I Say Nomato

    July 31, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Polenta always reminds me of being a kid for some reason - it's just so homey and delicious. I love how you've made it the crust for your pizza!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2015 at 8:08 am

      It is! Thank you!

      Reply
  33. Sina

    July 31, 2015 at 2:48 am

    I love polenta pizza! 🙂 Yours looks awesome, Rebecca!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2015 at 7:26 am

      O really! You've done it before?

      Reply
  34. Melissa @ vegan does it m

    July 30, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    I absolutely love everything about this! I hated olives as a kid, but now I love them and yes I've been known to entertain the kids with dancing olive fingers once or twice ???? Can't wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      Hahaha, yay for the dancing olives! We should all play with out food sometimes 😉 XOXO

      Reply
  35. Megan

    July 30, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    I've never thought of using polenta as a pizza crust! This is genius. I know I will be trying any and every vegan pizza crust I can find! Thanks for the recipe lady!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2015 at 11:17 pm

      It's a good one! I hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  36. Mummy Fever

    July 30, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    This looks amazing ! Love olives #brilliantblogposts

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Woohoo! Thanks!

      Reply
  37. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

    July 30, 2015 at 4:31 am

    I love polenta and love how you have used it here...same with the Cal Olives.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2015 at 6:17 am

      Thank you Michelle! It's one great combo!

      Reply
  38. Life Loving

    July 30, 2015 at 3:23 am

    Looks really yummy. I've never thought of using polenta as a pizza base before. I've actually never cooked with polenta!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Sally @ Life Loving
    #brilliantblogposts

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2015 at 6:17 am

      You'll love polenta! So quick to cook!

      Reply
  39. Audrey @ Unconventional Baker

    July 30, 2015 at 1:26 am

    This looks so yummy, Rebecca! I never thought to make a polenta crust, but all I can say is COLOR ♥♥♥ This looks great, especially with all those olives on top 🙂 {and my faves are definitely Kalamata! 🙂 }

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2015 at 6:16 am

      So right! Bright Pizza! Haha!
      My mom is all about the kalamata. I think just black are my favorite though!

      Reply
  40. Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together

    July 30, 2015 at 12:53 am

    Polenta is my faveeee. I've always wanted to try a polenta-based crust and this looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2015 at 6:18 am

      You totally need to make this then!

      Reply
  41. Sabrina

    July 29, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    How creative to use polenta for the crust! Looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2015 at 6:15 am

      Thank you Sabrina!

      Reply
  42. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy

    July 29, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    This Italian pizza sounds amazing! Never thought of polenta crust. Great idea! I love that it's healthy and looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 10:43 pm

      Thank you so much Neli!

      Reply
  43. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

    July 29, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    I love polenta pizza! Your version looks so flavorful and rustic Rebecca!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you! I was going for the rustic vibe 😉

      Reply
  44. sue

    July 29, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Polenta as a base - how usual but creative thinking.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  45. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    July 29, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    This looks so flavorful and tasty! Very cool idea with the polenta crust. I mean who can say no to pizza?

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      NO one, that's who 😉 Haha, thanks Florian!

      Reply
  46. Casey @ Casey the College Celiac

    July 29, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    I applaud you for keeping the toppings simple - that is never easy for me for pizza...or any food actually! Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      I have so many crazier pizzas, I wanted the crust to shine in this one 😉

      Reply
  47. Evolve with Mary

    July 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    I love love love this recipe Rebecca, I got my entire family hooked on Cauliflower pizza and this polenta pizza just takes it to another level. I can't wait to try this one out. I love polenta. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Move over cauliflower 😉

      Reply
  48. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

    July 29, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Why have I never thought to use polenta like this, so genius. I'm going to admit that olives and I just don't get along, but I will happily substitute them for artichokes and devour this pizza pronto!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Like I said, pizzas should be topped however you want! Let the pizza-dreams run wild! XOXO

      Reply
  49. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    July 29, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Very nice! I'd love to try that for pizza crust and I really love olives, so, yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Pizza and olives <3

      Reply
  50. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    July 29, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    What a great idea to use polenta for the pizza crust! So creative! And yummy! It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you Michelle!

      Reply
  51. Liz

    July 29, 2015 at 11:05 am

    I would've never thought to use polenta for a pizza crust! Such a great idea. This looks delicious and now I want pizza!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:14 am

      I was pretty excited about how it came out! Thanks Liz!

      Reply
  52. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

    July 29, 2015 at 11:03 am

    A polenta pizza crust is so brilliant! I love black olives and like to keep my pizza simple- but with tons of veggies !

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Thank you! Yes to all the veggies! The fresh taste we want!

      Reply
  53. Chrystal from Gluten-Free Palate

    July 29, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Wow! I would have never have thought to use Polenta for a crust. I will definitely give this a try. Thank you!

    Best,
    Chrystal

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:18 am

      The perfect gluten-free crust, right 😉 Thanks dear!

      Reply
  54. Colorado Gal

    July 29, 2015 at 10:51 am

    I've tried for years to like olives but I just CAN'T! Polenta, on the other hand, is delightful!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Haha, I can't get behind green olives...I think they're pretty gross, but otherwise, I like them 😉

      Reply
  55. Jenn

    July 29, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I LOVE this idea! That crust looks to die for! I'm definitely going to try this...minus the olives. 🙂 Just can't get into those.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Haha, as long as you make the crust, go crazy with any toppings!

      Reply
  56. Harriet Emily

    July 29, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Wow! That polenta crust sounds amazing - all of the flavours in it sound sooo good. Love the addition of nutritional yeast! I've never really cooked with polenta before, but I definitely want to now. I have to try this! Love the olives on top too. Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:16 am

      I always need my little bit of cheezy flavor 😉
      Polenta is so quick to cook, that's why I love it!

      Reply
  57. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

    July 29, 2015 at 9:54 am

    So I mihgt not be the biggest olive fan, but this crust is AWESOME!!!!!! I have been really craving pizza lately but too lazy to feel like making a crust, but this is such a creative crust concept that I never would've thought of! And I agree, keep toppings simple. Tomatoes are a must, as are herbs, and in addition to that I usually go mushrooms or cauli-crumbles, or zucchini 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:13 am

      Ah, yea! Mushrooms! When I HATED them as a kid, I would be so grossed out when my mom would order mushroom pizza, but then I feel in love with all mushrooms a few years ago and yea 😉 Although, I still like mushrooms raw much more than cooked!

      Reply
  58. Ali the Skinny GF Chef

    July 29, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Polenta pizza..wow...how creative! You never cease to amaze me!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Haha, thank you Ali!

      Reply
  59. Amanda

    July 29, 2015 at 9:03 am

    I absolutely LOVE polenta so this would be a great new pizza variation for us. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:16 am

      I hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  60. Elizabeth Shaw

    July 29, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Love this, and your are spot on... who doesn't love pizza! I have to admit, I am not a fan of black olives, but pretty sure if I swap them with mushrooms this would be 100% in my belly in no time! Great idea! Good thing I just ordered polenta 🙂

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:15 am

      I say top this polenta crust with anything! 😉

      Reply
  61. Christie

    July 29, 2015 at 8:51 am

    I love this idea. We picked up some polenta from a very small mill in North Carolina. This would be a perfect way to enjoy it.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Yea! Give it a shot!

      Reply
  62. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday

    July 29, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Polenta as a pizza crust? Genius. And you're so right - there's nothing better than the flavor of fresh herbs. Love this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 8:37 am

      Ming blowing, right? 😉 Haha! It's really yummy!!!
      Yea, and the fresh herbs...a MUST for pizza! All about the homemade taste and fresh herbs need to be included!

      Reply
  63. lindsay

    July 29, 2015 at 7:55 am

    thanks for making me drool at 7am. I need this now! polenta is amazing and those olives? swoon

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 7:58 am

      I always used my favorite brown rice tortillas for pizza, but polenta is where it's at now!

      Reply
  64. Amber

    July 29, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Oh, using polenta as a crust, GREAT idea! and ick, I hate olives, too salty 😛

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 7:58 am

      Confession: I always rinse my olives off under water 😛

      Reply
  65. Taylor @ LiftingRevolution.com

    July 29, 2015 at 7:43 am

    I love olives! All varieties! We go through them so quickly each week in our home since we put them on everything! This pizza looks great, it's been forever since I've had polenta! yum!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 7:59 am

      We have tons of jars and cans in our house too!
      I hand'y had polenta in awhile either, and then pizza seemed like the perfect way to bring it back!

      Reply
  66. Judy (ImBoredLetsGo)

    July 29, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I love olives...and yes I was one of those kids who stuck them on my fingers. I think every kid does that! Your pizza looks devine and I bet using a polenta crust is yummy. I must try that!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 7:19 am

      Haha, yay olive fingers!
      I am obsessed with making the polenta crust now! I was surprised by how well it held up on its own!

      Reply
  67. Rachel @ Athletic Avocado

    July 29, 2015 at 6:47 am

    That such a great idea using polenta as a pizza crust, I'm gonna try this, I love polenta 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2015 at 7:20 am

      Do it!!! It works so well!

      Reply

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