Korean Veggie Delight

Korean Veggie Delight is a vibrant vegetarian pizza that combines the flavors of Korea with the comforting familiarity of pizza. Topped with a medley of fresh vegetables and a spicy gochujang sauce, this dish is both satisfying and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Zucchini - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the shiitake mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until soft.
3. Add the red bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini to the skillet and sauté for another 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the chopped green onions, gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until well combined.
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 vegetable mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top of the vegetables.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle sesame seeds and fresh cilantro on top before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• Low in cholesterol and high in fiber, promoting heart health.

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