Pizza Portuguesa

Pizza Portuguesa is a delicious Brazilian twist on traditional pizza, featuring a protein-packed combination of ham, eggs, and olives atop a crispy crust. This high-protein dish is not only satisfying but also bursting with flavor and color.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Cooked ham - 100 grams, diced
• Hard-boiled eggs - 2, sliced
• Green olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base of the dough.
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
5. Distribute the diced cooked ham evenly across the pizza.
6. Add the sliced hard-boiled eggs, green olives, onion, and bell pepper on top.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 590
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 210 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from olives and olive oil, promoting heart health.

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