Miso Margherita Pizza

Miso Margherita Pizza is a delightful fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors, featuring a keto-friendly crust topped with rich miso sauce, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil. This unique pizza offers a savory umami twist, making it a perfect low-carb option for pizza lovers.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 150 grams
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 200 grams
• Cream cheese - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato sauce (sugar-free) - 100 grams
• Fresh mozzarella (sliced) - 100 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 leaves
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet and press it into a round shape, about 1/2 cm thick.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
5. While the crust is baking, mix the tomato sauce with miso paste in a small bowl until well combined.
6. Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and spread the miso-tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
7. Top the pizza with sliced fresh mozzarella and drizzle with olive oil.
8. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for keto diets.

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