Palak Paneer Pizza

Palak Paneer Pizza combines the rich flavors of traditional Indian spinach curry with the beloved Italian pizza, creating a unique fusion dish. Topped with a creamy spinach sauce and vegan cheese, this pizza is both vibrant and delicious.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza base - 1
• Fresh spinach - 200 grams
• Vegan cream cheese - 100 grams
• Tomato puree - 100 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Vegan mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• Red onion - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
3. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Transfer the spinach mixture to a blender, add vegan cream cheese and blend until smooth to create the palak sauce.
6. Spread tomato puree evenly over the pizza base.
7. Layer the palak sauce over the tomato base, spreading it evenly.
8. Sprinkle vegan mozzarella cheese over the palak sauce.
9. Top with sliced red onion and bell pepper.
10. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
11. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in iron and vitamins from spinach, promoting healthy blood and immunity.
• Contains plant-based protein from vegan cheese, contributing to muscle repair and growth.

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