Pizza Orientale

Pizza Orientale is a delightful fusion of French and Middle Eastern flavors, featuring a thin crust topped with savory ingredients like spiced lamb, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This unique pizza offers a taste of the Orient with every bite, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Ground lamb - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Bell pepper - 1/2, sliced
• Black olives - 50 grams, sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon - 1/2, juiced

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
3. Add minced garlic, ground lamb, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the lamb is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 10-inch circle and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
7. Top with the cooked lamb mixture, sliced bell pepper, and black olives.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from oven, drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before slicing.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your Pizza Orientale!

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from lamb and cheese.
• Contains vegetables that contribute vitamins and minerals.

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