Pizza Funghi

Pizza Funghi is a delightful vegan Italian pizza topped with a medley of earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a rich tomato base. This simple yet flavorful dish captures the essence of traditional pizza while being completely plant-based.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Assorted mushrooms (e.g., cremini, shiitake) - 200 grams, sliced
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat your 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 for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and oregano, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
6. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the prepared pizza dough.
7. Distribute the sautéed mushrooms over the tomato sauce.
8. Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil and nutritional yeast over the top.
9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and crisp.
10. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from mushrooms, which may help boost the immune system.
• High in fiber due to the whole grain dough and vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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