Pizza con Asparagi

Pizza con Asparagi is a delightful vegan Italian pizza featuring fresh asparagus, a rich tomato base, and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. This dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Asparagus - 150 grams, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Nutritional yeast - 3 tablespoons
• Fresh basil - 10 leaves, torn
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. In a bowl, toss the asparagus pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Arrange the seasoned asparagus over the tomato sauce on the pizza.
7. Sprinkle nutritional yeast evenly over the top for a cheesy flavor.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil.
10. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Asparagus is high in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes gut health.
• Nutritional yeast is a great source of B vitamins and provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

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