Pizza con Pesto

Pizza con Pesto is a vibrant and flavorful vegan pizza that highlights the rich taste of fresh basil pesto, complemented by seasonal vegetables. This dish offers a delightful alternative to traditional pizza, perfect for those seeking plant-based options.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Fresh basil - 50 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 60 ml
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Zucchini - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Arugula - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a food processor, combine fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth to create the pesto.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
4. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread a generous layer of pesto on the pizza base, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced zucchini, and red onion evenly over the pesto.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and top it with fresh arugula before slicing.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your Pizza con Pesto!

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from basil and tomatoes, which support immune health.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts, beneficial for heart health.

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