Zucchini Basil Pizza

Zucchini Basil Pizza is a vibrant and fresh take on classic pizza, featuring a crisp crust topped with thinly sliced zucchini and fragrant basil. This vegan dish is perfect for a light meal, bursting with flavors and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Zucchini - 1 medium (about 200 grams), thinly sliced
• Fresh basil leaves - 1/2 cup, roughly chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegan mozzarella cheese - 100 grams (optional)
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. In a bowl, mix the sliced zucchini with olive oil, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
4. Spread the zucchini mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. If using, sprinkle the vegan mozzarella cheese over the zucchini.
6. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
7. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh basil and red pepper flakes on top before slicing.
8. Let it cool for a couple of minutes, then serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from zucchini and basil.
• Low in cholesterol and saturated fat, promoting heart health.

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