Huitlacoche Pizza

Huitlacoche Pizza is a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine, featuring the unique earthy flavor of corn truffles paired with melty cheese on a crispy crust. This Halal dish offers a gourmet twist that is both comforting and adventurous.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Huitlacoche (canned or fresh) - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 100 grams
• Queso fresco (crumbled) - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Red onion (sliced) - 50 grams
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lime (juiced) - 1
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and sliced red onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the huitlacoche to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and oregano, then cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Spread the sautéed huitlacoche mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and crumbled queso fresco on top of the huitlacoche.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with fresh lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
10. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Huitlacoche is a good source of fiber and antioxidants, promoting digestive health.
• The combination of cheese and huitlacoche provides essential amino acids and nutrients.

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