Pizza aux Asperges

Pizza aux Asperges is a delightful vegan French pizza that showcases tender asparagus spears atop a crispy crust, paired with a creamy cashew sauce. This dish is perfect for spring, celebrating fresh flavors and a healthy plant-based lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Asparagus - 150 grams, trimmed
• Cashews - 50 grams, soaked for 2 hours
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil - a handful, 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 shape.
3. Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Spread the cashew cream evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Arrange the trimmed asparagus spears over the cashew cream in a decorative pattern.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the asparagus is tender.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K from the asparagus, promoting overall health.
• High in plant-based protein and healthy fats from cashews, aiding in muscle repair and satiety.

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