Pizza au Pesto

Pizza au Pesto is a delightful French twist on traditional pizza, featuring a flavorful basil pesto sauce and a medley of fresh vegetables atop a crispy crust. This dairy-free version is both satisfying and packed with vibrant flavors, perfect for a light yet hearty meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Basil pesto (dairy-free) - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, zucchini, and bell pepper evenly over the pesto.
6. Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and nuts in the pesto.

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