Pizza de Vegetais

Pizza de Vegetais is a vibrant Brazilian dish that combines a high-protein base with an array of colorful vegetables, offering a delicious and nutritious meal. Perfect for those seeking a healthier pizza option, it's packed with flavor and plant-based goodness.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Cottage cheese - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1 medium
• Zucchini, sliced - 1 medium
• Spinach, fresh - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese with minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough as the base.
6. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the zucchini and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
7. Add the fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
8. Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly over the cottage cheese layer.
9. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the vegetables.
10. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
11. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from cottage cheese, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

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