Pizza de Lentilha

Pizza de Lentilha is a delicious Brazilian vegan pizza that features a savory lentil base topped with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This unique dish is not only satisfying but also a healthy alternative to traditional pizza.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Cooked green lentils - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Bell pepper - 1 small, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 small, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
3. Add the cooked lentils, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
4. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
5. Spread the lentil mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Top the pizza with sliced bell pepper, zucchini, and halved cherry tomatoes.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the vegetables are tender.
8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 18 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber from lentils, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, supporting overall health.

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