Pizza de Queijo Minas

Pizza de Queijo Minas is a delicious Brazilian vegetarian pizza featuring the creamy and mild flavors of Minas cheese. This dish is perfect for cheese lovers and is a delightful twist on traditional pizza with its unique regional flair.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Queijo Minas cheese - 150 grams, grated
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 pieces
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1, thinly sliced

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 25 cm (10 inch) circle.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base of the dough.
5. Sprinkle a layer of grated Queijo Minas cheese over the sauce.
6. Add the sliced red onion and bell pepper evenly on top.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from the cheese, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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