Seaweed Pizza

Seaweed Pizza is a unique vegetarian dish that combines the umami flavors of Korean seaweed with a crispy pizza crust, topped with a medley of fresh vegetables and a savory gochujang sauce. It's a delightful fusion that offers a twist on traditional pizza, perfect for adventurous eaters.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Nori sheets - 2 sheets
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Zucchini - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Spinach - 50 grams, fresh
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it reaches your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the dough with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to lightly crisp it.
5. In a bowl, mix the gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create a sauce.
6. Spread the sauce evenly over the pre-baked pizza crust.
7. Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
8. Evenly distribute the sliced shiitake mushrooms, zucchini, red bell pepper, and fresh spinach on top of the cheese.
9. Tear the nori sheets into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the vegetables.
10. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 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 the vegetables and seaweed.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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