Cilantro Pesto Pizza

Cilantro Pesto Pizza is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the fresh taste of cilantro with a Moroccan twist, making it a unique dairy-free option for pizza lovers. Perfectly baked on a crispy crust, this pizza is topped with roasted vegetables and a zesty cilantro pesto that elevates every bite.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 50 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 small, sliced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pine nuts, and salt. Blend until smooth to make the cilantro pesto.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
4. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread the cilantro pesto evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Arrange the cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion on top of the pesto.
7. Sprinkle smoked paprika over the vegetables for added flavor.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the vegetables are tender.
9. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from cilantro and vegetables.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts.

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