Vegan Banchan Pizza

Vegan Banchan Pizza combines the beloved flavors of Korean banchan with the comforting characteristics of pizza, featuring a vibrant array of vegetables and a spicy gochujang sauce. This delightful dish is both satisfying and healthy, perfect for a fun meal with friends or family.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Kimchi - 100 grams, chopped
• Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Gochujang - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Vegan mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix the gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the rolled-out dough with olive oil, then spread the gochujang sauce evenly over the surface.
5. Evenly distribute the chopped kimchi, sliced shiitake mushrooms, zucchini, and red bell pepper over the sauce.
6. Sprinkle the vegan mozzarella cheese on top of the vegetables.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
8. Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
9. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in probiotics from kimchi, promoting gut health.
• Loaded with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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