Tempura Vegetable Pizza

Tempura Vegetable Pizza combines the crispy goodness of tempura-fried vegetables with a classic pizza base, creating a delightful fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisines. Topped with a savory miso-based sauce and fresh greens, this vegan pizza is both satisfying and unique.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• Cold water - 150 ml
• Vegetable oil (for frying) - 500 ml
• Zucchini - 100 grams, sliced
• Sweet potato - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 100 grams, sliced
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

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, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the cold water while whisking until a smooth batter forms.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
5. Dip the sliced zucchini, sweet potato, bell pepper, and mushrooms into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
6. Carefully place the batter-coated vegetables into the hot oil, frying until golden and crispy (about 3-4 minutes). Work in batches if necessary.
7. Remove the tempura vegetables and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. In a small bowl, mix the miso paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
9. Spread the miso sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
10. Arrange the tempura vegetables on top of the sauce.
11. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden.
12. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides a source of healthy fats from sesame oil.

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