Pine Nut and Raisin Pizza

Pine Nut and Raisin Pizza is a delightful vegan dish that marries the sweet and savory flavors of Moroccan cuisine, topped with crunchy pine nuts and plump raisins. This unique pizza offers a deliciously aromatic experience, perfect for adventurous eaters.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1 small
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1 medium
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Pine nuts - 50 grams
• Raisins - 30 grams
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and sliced red onion until translucent.
5. Add the diced red bell pepper, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the peppers soften.
6. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
7. Distribute the sautéed vegetable mixture over the sauce, followed by the pine nuts and raisins.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from pine nuts which support heart health.
• High in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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