Pine Nut Pizza

Pine Nut Pizza is a delightful Lebanese dish that combines a crispy thin crust with a flavorful blend of fresh ingredients, topped with aromatic pine nuts. It's a healthy and satisfying meal that showcases the rich culinary heritage of Lebanon.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh spinach - 100 grams, chopped
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Pine nuts - 50 grams, toasted
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to a 10-inch round.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic evenly over the surface.
5. Spread the chopped spinach over the dough, followed by crumbled feta cheese.
6. Distribute the halved cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts on top.
7. Season with salt and black pepper, and sprinkle with fresh basil.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from spinach and tomatoes.
• Provides healthy fats and protein from pine nuts and feta cheese.

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