Tempura Veggie Pizza

Tempura Veggie Pizza combines the light, crispy texture of tempura vegetables with a flavorful pizza base, creating a unique fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine. Topped with a savory miso sauce and fresh herbs, this dish offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Tempura batter mix - 50 grams
• Cold water - 100 ml
• Mixed vegetables (bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant) - 200 grams
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 100 grams
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Prepare the pizza dough according to package instructions or use store-bought dough, rolling it out to a 10-inch circle.
3. In a bowl, mix the tempura batter mix with cold water until smooth.
4. Slice the mixed vegetables into thin strips and coat them in the tempura batter.
5. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat and fry the battered vegetables until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. In a small bowl, mix miso paste with soy sauce and olive oil to create a sauce.
7. Spread the miso sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
8. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the crispy tempura vegetables.
9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
10. Remove from the oven, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides a good source of protein from mozzarella cheese.

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