Rajas Poblanas Pizza

Rajas Poblanas Pizza combines the smoky flavors of roasted poblano peppers and onions with a vegan twist, making it a delightful and hearty dish. Topped with a zesty cashew cream and fresh cilantro, this pizza is perfect for a satisfying meal that celebrates Mexican flavors.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 1 round (approximately 250g)
• Poblano peppers - 2 medium
• Red onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Corn kernels - 100g (fresh or frozen)
• Vegan cheese - 100g (shredded)
• Cashews - 50g (soaked in water for at least 2 hours)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roast the poblano peppers on a baking sheet for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is blistered and charred. Remove from the oven, place in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes.
3. Once cooled, peel the skin off the poblano peppers, remove the seeds, and slice them into strips.
4. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
5. Stir in the roasted poblano strips and corn kernels, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
6. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
7. Spread the sautéed vegetable mixture evenly over the pizza dough. Sprinkle the vegan cheese on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
9. While the pizza is baking, prepare the cashew cream by blending the soaked cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, a pinch of salt, and enough water to achieve a smooth consistency.
10. Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the cashew cream over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from the poblano peppers and onions.
• Provides healthy fats and protein from cashews, promoting heart health.

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