Pizza de Tomate Seco

Pizza de Tomate Seco is a delightful Brazilian vegan pizza featuring sun-dried tomatoes that add a rich, tangy flavor, complemented by fresh basil and a homemade vegan cheese. It's a perfect dish for pizza lovers seeking a plant-based twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Sun-dried tomatoes - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 grams
• Vegan mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

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. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Spread the sun-dried tomatoes evenly on top of the dough.
7. Sprinkle the vegan mozzarella cheese over the sun-dried tomatoes.
8. Add fresh basil leaves, and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from sun-dried tomatoes, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil that support heart health.

Tags