Sweet and Sour Veggie Pizza

Sweet and Sour Veggie Pizza is a delightful fusion dish that combines the flavors of traditional Chinese sweet and sour sauce with a crispy, vegan pizza base. Topped with colorful vegetables and a tangy sauce, this pizza is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Bell pepper (sliced) - 1 medium
• Red onion (sliced) - 1 small
• Pineapple chunks - 100 grams
• Carrot (julienned) - 1 medium
• Green peas - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - for garnish

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 transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
5. Add the sliced bell pepper, red onion, carrot, and green peas, and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch. Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and pour the sauce over the veggies, stirring until everything is coated and heated through.
7. Spread the sweet and sour veggie mixture over the pizza base evenly.
8. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in saturated fat and cholesterol, promoting heart health.

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