Pizza Pesto

Pizza Pesto is a delightful Italian dish featuring a crispy crust topped with vibrant basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes. This Halal pizza offers a burst of flavor and is perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Basil pesto - 100 grams
• Fresh mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
• Sun-dried tomatoes - 50 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the pesto.
6. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and scatter them over the pizza, along with halved cherry tomatoes.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and black pepper.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Pesto is rich in antioxidants from basil, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Olive oil provides healthy fats that can support heart health.

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