Vegetable Pesto Pizza

This Vegetable Pesto Pizza features a homemade basil pesto sauce topped with a colorful array of fresh vegetables, all baked to perfection on a crispy crust. It's a delightful and nutritious option for a vegetarian dinner that is both satisfying and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Basil pesto - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Zucchini, thinly sliced - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper, sliced - 50 grams
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto layer.
6. Arrange the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion evenly on top of the cheese.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and black pepper.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and cheese.

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