Pizza de Pimenta Biquinho

Pizza de Pimenta Biquinho is a vibrant and flavorful Brazilian vegan pizza topped with spicy biquinho peppers, fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy cashew cheese. This dish brings a delightful blend of heat and freshness, making it a perfect choice for pizza lovers seeking a plant-based option.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Biquinho peppers - 100 grams, sliced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Mushrooms - 50 grams, sliced
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic with olive oil and brush it over the pizza dough.
5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
6. Scatter the sliced biquinho peppers, red onion, zucchini, and mushrooms over the sauce.
7. Sprinkle nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper evenly across the toppings.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

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

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