Shiitake Mushroom Pizza

This Shiitake Mushroom Pizza combines the earthy flavors of shiitake mushrooms with a delicate miso-infused sauce, creating a deliciously unique vegetarian dish. Topped with mozzarella and fresh herbs, it's a perfect blend of Japanese and Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Shiitake mushrooms - 150 grams, sliced
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Miso paste - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Soy sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped
• Black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix the miso paste, olive oil, minced garlic, and soy sauce to create a sauce.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
4. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread the miso sauce evenly over the pizza base.
6. Evenly distribute the sliced shiitake mushrooms over the sauce.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the mushrooms.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
10. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions, fresh basil, and black sesame seeds before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from shiitake mushrooms, which can boost the immune system.
• Contains miso, which is a probiotic food that supports gut health.

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