Pesto Veggie Delight

Pesto Veggie Delight is a vibrant vegetarian pizza topped with a fresh basil pesto, colorful vegetables, and melted cheese, offering a burst of flavors in every bite. This delightful dish is perfect for pizza lovers looking to enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Basil pesto - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium (about 150 grams)
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1 small (about 50 grams)
• Zucchini, thinly sliced - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto.
5. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini on top of the cheese.
6. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil and mozzarella cheese.

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