Pizza aux Champignons

Pizza aux Champignons is a delightful French vegetarian pizza topped with a medley of sautéed mushrooms and fresh herbs, offering a rich and earthy flavor. This dish brings a comforting slice of France to your table, perfect for sharing with a friend.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Mixed mushrooms (e.g., button, shiitake, oyster) - 250 grams, sliced
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Crème fraîche - 100 grams
• Gruyère cheese - 100 grams, grated
• 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 a 25 cm (10 inch) circle.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are soft and golden, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in the chopped thyme and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
7. Spread the crème fraîche evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
8. Distribute the sautéed mushrooms over the crème fraîche.
9. Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese evenly on top of the mushrooms.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from mushrooms, which support immune health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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