Pizza de Cuitlacoche

Pizza de Cuitlacoche is a delightful vegetarian pizza that combines the earthy flavors of cuitlacoche (corn truffles) with a medley of fresh vegetables and melted cheese. This unique Mexican dish offers a rich culinary experience that's both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Cuitlacoche - 150 grams, cleaned and chopped
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Oaxaca cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and red onion until translucent.
5. Add the chopped cuitlacoche and bell pepper to the skillet, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Spread the cuitlacoche mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Oaxaca cheese over the cuitlacoche mixture.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the crust are golden brown.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with lime juice, and garnish with fresh cilantro before slicing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Cuitlacoche is rich in antioxidants and may help reduce inflammation.
• This pizza is a good source of fiber and protein, promoting digestive health.

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