Southwestern Veggie

The Southwestern Veggie pizza is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the essence of Southwestern cuisine with the Italian classic. Topped with a medley of colorful vegetables, this vegetarian pizza is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for any pizza lover.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Corn kernels - 100 grams
• Black beans - 100 grams, drained and rinsed
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Jalapeño - 1, sliced (adjust to taste)
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Shredded mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil to prevent it from getting soggy.
4. In a bowl, combine corn, black beans, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, jalapeño, and cherry tomatoes. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
5. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the vegetables.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro.
9. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables and beans, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and cheese, supporting heart health.

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