Pizza de Feijão Preto

Pizza de Feijão Preto is a delicious vegan Brazilian pizza topped with a flavorful black bean paste, fresh vegetables, and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. This unique pizza brings a delightful twist to traditional pizza with its rich, hearty toppings and vibrant colors.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 1 medium-sized (approximately 250g)
• Canned black beans - 1 cup (240g), rinsed and drained
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, sliced
• Corn - 1/2 cup (75g), canned or frozen
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add the rinsed black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, mashing the beans slightly to create a paste.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
5. Spread the black bean mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Top with sliced tomato, red bell pepper, and corn.
7. Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the top for a cheesy flavor.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber from black beans and vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in plant-based protein, supporting muscle health and repair.

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