Pizza de Batata

Pizza de Batata is a deliciously unique Brazilian take on pizza, featuring a crust made from mashed potatoes and topped with a flavorful blend of vegetables and spices. This dairy-free dish is perfect for a light meal or a snack, bringing comforting flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 400 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Onion - 1, diced
• Tomato - 1, diced
• Black olives - 50 grams, sliced
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Peel and dice the potatoes, then boil them in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
2. Drain the potatoes and mash them in a bowl, adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
3. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper to form a pizza crust shape, about 1 cm thick.
4. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake the potato crust for 15 minutes until it starts to turn golden.
5. While the crust is baking, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
6. Add the diced red bell pepper and tomato to the pan, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until softened.
7. Stir in the sliced black olives, chopped basil, oregano, and nutritional yeast, mixing well to combine and heat through.
8. Remove the potato crust from the oven and spread the vegetable mixture evenly over the top.
9. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until everything is heated through and the edges are crispy.
10. Slice and serve warm, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from potatoes and vegetables, aiding digestion.
• Low in cholesterol and dairy-free, making it heart-healthy.

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