Pizza de Cilantro

Pizza de Cilantro is a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian Mexican pizza that combines the freshness of cilantro with traditional pizza ingredients. Topped with a zesty cilantro pesto and a medley of colorful vegetables, it's a delightful twist on classic pizza that's sure to please everyone.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Pine nuts - 15 grams
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 1/2, sliced
• Corn kernels - 50 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. In a food processor, combine cilantro, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create a cilantro pesto.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
4. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread a generous layer of the cilantro pesto over the pizza base.
6. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto.
7. Top with diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, zucchini slices, and corn kernels.
8. Season with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs.
• Good source of healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts.

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