Pizza aux Fleurs de Courgette

Pizza aux Fleurs de Courgette is a delightful vegetarian dish that showcases the delicate flavors of zucchini flowers, combined with creamy cheese and a crispy crust. This French-inspired pizza is perfect for a light meal or a summer gathering.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Zucchini flowers - 8 pieces, cleaned
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, sliced
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful, torn
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your 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 dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the pizza base.
6. Arrange the sliced mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta layer.
7. Gently place the zucchini flowers on top, spreading them evenly across the pizza.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Once baked, remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 670 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Zucchini flowers are low in calories and high in vitamins and antioxidants.
• This pizza is rich in protein and calcium from the cheese, supporting bone health.

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