Pizzas de Elote

Pizzas de Elote are a delightful Mexican vegetarian dish featuring a corn-based crust topped with fresh vegetables, cheese, and a hint of spice. This dish offers a wonderful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a light meal or a snack.

Ingredients

• Fresh corn kernels - 200 grams
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornmeal - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 60 milliliters
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Queso fresco - 50 grams, crumbled
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Jalapeño - 1, diced (optional)
• Lime - 1, juiced

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add olive oil and water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
4. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a round pizza crust on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
6. Remove the crusts from the oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over each crust.
7. Top with diced red bell pepper, green onion, jalapeño (if using), and crumbled queso fresco.
8. Return the pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from corn and vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Contains a variety of vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

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