Merguez Sausage Pizza

Merguez Sausage Pizza is a flavorful Moroccan-inspired dish that combines the spiciness of North African sausage with the comforting goodness of pizza. Each bite offers a delightful blend of spices, fresh ingredients, and a crispy crust, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Merguez sausage - 200 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 150 grams
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 50 grams
• Bell pepper, thinly sliced - 50 grams
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced Merguez sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
5. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
6. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
8. Evenly distribute the sautéed Merguez sausage, red onion, and bell pepper on top of the cheese.
9. Sprinkle cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the toppings.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
12. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Merguez sausage provides a good source of protein and essential amino acids.
• Tomato sauce is rich in antioxidants like lycopene, which may promote heart health.

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