Pizza de Elote

Pizza de Elote is a vibrant and healthy Mexican-inspired pizza that combines sweet corn, fresh herbs, and a zesty crema for a delightful flavor explosion. It's a perfect way to enjoy the taste of summer in a nutritious dish that's both satisfying and delicious.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Fresh corn kernels - 150 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Cotija cheese, crumbled - 30 grams
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 50 grams
• Jalapeño, thinly sliced - 1 small
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Greek yogurt - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, chopped cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Spread the corn mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and crumbled Cotija cheese over the corn mixture.
7. Top with thinly sliced red onion and jalapeño.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. While the pizza is baking, mix the Greek yogurt with garlic powder in a small bowl to create a simple crema.
10. Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the garlic crema over the top before slicing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber from whole wheat and corn, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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