Vegan Zha Jiang Mian Pizza

Vegan Zha Jiang Mian Pizza combines the rich, savory flavors of traditional Chinese Zha Jiang Mian with the comforting allure of pizza. This unique dish features a crispy crust topped with a flavorful vegan sauce and fresh vegetables, making it a delightful fusion meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Fermented soybean paste - 2 tablespoons
• Peanut butter - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1/2, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a medium skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
3. Add diced mushrooms and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in soy sauce, fermented soybean paste, and peanut butter. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until combined and heated through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
5. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Spread the mushroom sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and top it with julienned carrot, cucumber, and chopped green onions.
9. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from mushrooms and peanut butter.
• Includes a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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