Pizza Niçoise

Pizza Niçoise is a delightful fusion of traditional French flavors and Italian pizza, featuring fresh ingredients like olives, anchovies, and seasonal vegetables. This Halal version is both satisfying and refreshing, perfect for a light yet filling meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Fresh mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Anchovy fillets - 50 grams (or substitute with grilled chicken for Halal)
• Capers - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Tear the mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
6. Top the pizza with sliced black olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and anchovy fillets.
7. Sprinkle capers over the toppings and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza for added flavor.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
10. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and slice into servings.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from cheese and anchovies.
• Contains healthy fats from olives and olive oil.

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