Siciliana

Siciliana is a vibrant vegetarian pizza that combines the rich flavors of roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy tomato sauce, all atop a crispy crust. Perfect for a light meal or a sharing platter, this dish captures the essence of Sicilian cuisine with every bite.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
• Eggplant - 100 grams, diced
• Zucchini - 100 grams, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, toss the diced eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
3. While the vegetables are roasting, roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Evenly distribute the roasted vegetables over the tomato sauce, followed by the sliced red onion.
6. Tear the mozzarella cheese into pieces and scatter it over the top of the pizza.
7. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil that promote heart health.

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