Carrot and Cumin Pizza

Carrot and Cumin Pizza is a vibrant vegan dish that beautifully marries the sweetness of roasted carrots with the warm, earthy flavor of cumin, all atop a crispy pizza crust. This Moroccan-inspired pizza is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Carrots - 150 grams, peeled and grated
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh coriander - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the grated carrots and minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the carrots are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh coriander.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
5. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base.
7. Distribute the sautéed carrot mixture over the tomato sauce.
8. Top with sliced red onion and sprinkle nutritional yeast over the pizza.
9. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 44 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from carrots, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, supporting heart health.

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