Pizza de la Mer

Pizza de la Mer is a delightful vegetarian French pizza that combines the freshness of seasonal vegetables with the briny flavors of the sea. Topped with a rich herb-infused cream and a sprinkle of seaweed, this dish offers a unique twist on traditional pizza, perfect for seafood lovers who prefer a vegetarian option.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Grated Gruyère cheese - 100 grams
• Zucchini - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Spinach - 50 grams, fresh
• Dried seaweed (nori) - 2 sheets, shredded
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, mix the heavy cream with minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to taste.
5. Spread the garlic cream mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese over the cream mixture.
7. Arrange the sliced zucchini, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and spinach on top of the cheese.
8. Tear the shredded seaweed and scatter it over the vegetables.
9. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
11. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 500
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and cheese.

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