Baja Veggie Pizza

Baja Veggie Pizza combines vibrant Mexican flavors with a hearty, plant-based twist, perfect for sharing. Topped with fresh vegetables and a zesty chipotle sauce, this pizza is a delightful explosion of taste in every bite.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black beans - 100 grams, drained and rinsed
• Corn kernels - 50 grams, fresh or frozen
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Chipotle sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil and bake for 5 minutes until it's just starting to set.
4. In a bowl, mix the black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and zucchini. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Remove the pizza crust from the oven and evenly spread the black bean and vegetable mixture over the crust.
6. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and drizzle the chipotle sauce over the top.
7. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the crust is golden.
8. Once out of the oven, top with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro.
9. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• High in vitamins and minerals from a variety of fresh vegetables.

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