Pesto Veggie

Pesto Veggie is a delightful Keto American Pizza that combines the vibrant flavors of homemade basil pesto with a medley of fresh vegetables, all atop a crispy, low-carb crust. This dish is perfect for a satisfying meal that keeps you on track with your ketogenic lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 1 cup
• Grated mozzarella cheese - 1 cup
• Cream cheese - 2 tablespoons
• Egg - 1 large
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Basil pesto - 1/4 cup
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Spinach - 50 grams, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, sliced
• Zucchini - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Parmesan cheese - 2 tablespoons, grated

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, grated mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, egg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Spread the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping it into a pizza crust about 1/2 inch thick.
4. Brush the crust with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
5. Remove the crust from the oven and spread the basil pesto evenly over the top.
6. Layer the cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, sliced red bell pepper, and zucchini on top of the pesto.
7. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the vegetables.
8. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is melted.
9. Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 34 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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