Pizzas de Mole

Pizzas de Mole are a delicious fusion of traditional Mexican flavors and pizza, featuring a whole wheat crust topped with rich mole sauce, fresh vegetables, and a sprinkle of cheese. This healthy dish offers a unique twist on pizza, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal option.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Mole sauce - 100 grams
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Corn kernels - 100 grams (fresh or frozen)
• Black beans - 100 grams, drained and rinsed
• Reduced-fat mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Spread the mole sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, corn, black beans, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
5. Spread the vegetable mixture over the mole sauce on the pizza.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro.
9. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in dietary fiber from whole wheat and vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from the variety of fresh vegetables.

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