Vegan Fava Bean Pizza

This Vegan Fava Bean Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional Greek flavors, featuring a creamy fava bean spread and fresh Mediterranean toppings. It is a perfect fusion of taste and nutrition, ideal for a light meal or an appetizer.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Fava beans (cooked) - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 100 grams
• Red onion (thinly sliced) - 50 grams
• Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced) - 50 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 grams
• Vegan feta cheese (crumbled) - 50 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a food processor, combine the fava beans, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a round shape, about 0.5 cm thick.
4. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread the fava bean mixture evenly over the pizza base.
6. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
9. Sprinkle with crumbled vegan feta cheese and fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from fava beans.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives.

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