Nasu Miso Pizza

Nasu Miso Pizza is a delightful fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine, featuring a savory miso base topped with roasted eggplant and fresh vegetables. This vegan pizza offers a unique flavor profile that is both satisfying and wholesome.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Eggplant - 1 medium (about 200 grams)
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• 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. In a small bowl, mix the miso paste, olive oil, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the miso sauce.
4. Slice the eggplant into thin rounds and sprinkle with a little salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
5. In a pan over medium heat, sauté the eggplant slices in a little olive oil until golden and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Spread the miso sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
7. Arrange the sautéed eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices on top of the miso base.
8. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast and sesame seeds, and add chopped fresh basil.
9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from eggplant and cherry tomatoes.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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