Shiitake Soy Sauce Pizza

Shiitake Soy Sauce Pizza combines the umami flavors of shiitake mushrooms with a savory soy sauce base, all atop a crispy vegan pizza crust. This unique fusion dish offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza, perfect for adventurous eaters.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Shiitake mushrooms - 150 grams, sliced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Vegan mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Fresh basil - a handful, for garnish
• Black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and red bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until the mushrooms are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
6. Spread the sautéed mushroom and bell pepper mixture evenly over the dough.
7. Evenly sprinkle the vegan mozzarella cheese over the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions, fresh basil, and black sesame seeds.
10. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Shiitake mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and may boost the immune system.
• This pizza is low in cholesterol and contains healthy unsaturated fats from olive oil.

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