Yaki Niku Pizza

Yaki Niku Pizza is a delightful fusion of Japanese flavors and Italian pizza, showcasing a vibrant array of vegetables and a savory soy-based sauce. This vegetarian dish is perfect for those seeking a unique twist on traditional pizza, featuring grilled vegetables and a deliciously crispy crust.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Red bell pepper - 1 small, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 small, sliced
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Shredded mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Nori seaweed - 2 sheets, cut into strips
• Black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil to create a marinade.
3. Add sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and onion to the marinade, tossing to coat. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a baking sheet.
5. Spread the marinated vegetables evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the vegetables.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
8. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions, nori strips, black sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.
9. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 760 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and sesame seeds.

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