Vegan Gigantes Pizza

Vegan Gigantes Pizza combines the rich flavors of Greek gigante beans with a crispy crust, topped with vibrant vegetables and a hint of Mediterranean spices. This hearty, plant-based pizza is perfect for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza Dough - 250 grams
• Gigante Beans (cooked) - 200 grams
• Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Cherry Tomatoes (halved) - 150 grams
• Red Onion (sliced) - 1 medium
• Bell Pepper (sliced) - 1 medium
• Spinach (fresh) - 100 grams
• Oregano (dried) - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black Pepper - to taste
• Nutritional Yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh Basil (for garnish) - a handful

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°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 skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add the red onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
6. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, cooked gigante beans, spinach, oregano, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
7. Spread the vegetable and bean mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
8. Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the top for a cheesy flavor.
9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber from gigante beans, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, supporting overall well-being.

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