Pine Nut Pesto Pizza

This Pine Nut Pesto Pizza combines the rich, earthy flavors of Indian spices with a vibrant pine nut pesto, all atop a crispy cauliflower crust. It’s a delightful and healthy twist on traditional pizza that satisfies cravings while adhering to a Paleo lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower - 400 grams
• Pine nuts - 50 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 30 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Olive oil - 60 ml
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Spinach - 50 grams
• Red onion - 1/2, thinly sliced

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
3. In a food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower, pine nuts, basil, garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to form the pesto.
4. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and shape it into a pizza crust, about 1 cm thick.
5. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and firm.
6. Remove the crust from the oven and spread a thin layer of the pesto over the top.
7. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, spinach, and sliced red onion.
8. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
9. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 24 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh basil and tomatoes.
• High in fiber from cauliflower and spinach, promoting digestive health.
• Good source of healthy fats from pine nuts and olive oil.

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