Pine Nut Pizza

Pine Nut Pizza is a delightful Moroccan-inspired dish featuring a crispy crust topped with a savory blend of spices, fresh vegetables, and crunchy pine nuts. This unique pizza brings together traditional flavors for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Pine nuts - 50 grams, toasted
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened.
6. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
7. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts and crumbled feta cheese on top of the vegetables.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Pine nuts provide healthy fats and are rich in magnesium, promoting heart health.
• The variety of vegetables offers essential vitamins and antioxidants, supporting overall wellness.

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