Pizza aux Amandes

Pizza aux Amandes is a delightful Moroccan-inspired dish that blends the traditional flavors of pizza with aromatic spices and crunchy almonds, perfect for a unique meal. This savory treat is topped with fresh ingredients that create a satisfying and flavorful experience.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, grated
• Almonds - 50 grams, sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
4. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Drizzle the marinade over the tomato sauce, ensuring even coverage.
7. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
8. Evenly distribute the sliced almonds over the cheese layer.
9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley and a drizzle of lemon juice before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Almonds are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and protein, promoting heart health.
• The spices used in this recipe have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid digestion.

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