Seaweed Pesto Pizza

Seaweed Pesto Pizza is a delightful fusion of Korean and Italian cuisines, featuring a savory seaweed pesto that adds a unique umami flavor to the classic pizza base. Topped with fresh vegetables and a drizzle of sesame oil, this vegan dish is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Fresh seaweed (wakame or nori) - 50 grams
• Basil leaves - 30 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Walnuts - 30 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon, for drizzling

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a food processor, combine fresh seaweed, basil leaves, garlic, walnuts, nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the seaweed pesto.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
4. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread the seaweed pesto evenly over the pizza base.
6. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and drizzle with sesame oil before slicing.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your Seaweed Pesto Pizza!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from seaweed, promoting heart health.
• High in antioxidants from basil and vegetables, supporting immune function.

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