California Veggie Pizza

California Veggie Pizza is a vibrant and healthy take on traditional pizza, loaded with fresh vegetables and a flavorful herb-infused crust. Perfect for a light meal or sharing with friends, this dish combines deliciousness with nutrition.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic cloves - 2, minced
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Bell pepper (mixed colors) - 1/2 cup, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Spinach - 1 cup, fresh
• Cherry tomatoes - 1/2 cup, halved
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and minced garlic, then brush this mixture over the pizza crust.
5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
7. Evenly distribute the diced bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, spinach, and cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese.
8. Sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper over the vegetables.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
11. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.
• High in fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes satiety.

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