Minted Pea and Fava Pizza

Minted Pea and Fava Pizza is a vibrant Moroccan-inspired vegan dish that combines fresh peas and fava beans with aromatic mint for a refreshing twist. This delightful pizza is topped with a zesty lemon garlic sauce and a sprinkle of sumac, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Fresh green peas - 100 grams
• Fava beans (cooked or canned) - 100 grams
• Fresh mint leaves - 20 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Sumac - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh peas, fava beans, chopped mint, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Spread the pea and fava mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Sprinkle sumac on top for added flavor.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
9. Serve warm, garnished with additional mint if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from fava beans.
• High in fiber which aids in digestion.

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