Broccoli-Crust Veggie Pizza - Forks Over Knives

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1½ cups chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons regular or sodium-free baking powder
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
• 1 cup unsweetened, unflavored plant milk, such as almond, soy, cashew, or rice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups 1-inch asparagus pieces
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup chopped orange bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped (optional)
• 10 to 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped