Pizza Pugliese

Pizza Pugliese is a delightful vegan pizza inspired by the flavors of Puglia, featuring a rich tomato sauce, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This dish combines crispy crust with wholesome toppings, making it a perfect meal for any pizza lover.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato passata - 200 ml
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh basil - a handful, torn
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Artichoke hearts - 100 grams, marinated and chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons (optional, for a cheesy flavor)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the tomato passata and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Scatter the torn basil, black olives, artichoke hearts, and red onion slices over the sauce.
7. If using, sprinkle nutritional yeast over the toppings for a cheesy flavor.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives.

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