Chorizo and Avocado Pizza

Chorizo and Avocado Pizza combines the bold flavors of spiced halal chorizo with creamy avocado and melted cheese on a crispy crust. This unique fusion dish is perfect for pizza lovers looking to explore Mexican-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Halal chorizo - 100 grams, sliced
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salsa - 2 tablespoons
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the dough with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
5. Spread the salsa evenly over the base of the dough.
6. Evenly distribute the sliced halal chorizo over the salsa.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chorizo.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. While the pizza is baking, prepare the avocado by slicing it and drizzling it with lime juice to prevent browning.
10. Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
11. Top the hot pizza with sliced avocado, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
12. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the chorizo and cheese.
• Avocado provides healthy fats and fiber.

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