Pizza à la Merguez

Pizza à la Merguez is a vibrant Moroccan-inspired dish featuring spicy Merguez sausages atop a fluffy crust, complemented by fresh vegetables and a blend of aromatic spices. This delicious fusion pizza offers a unique twist that brings the flavors of North Africa to your table.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Merguez sausages - 200 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
• Bell pepper (red or green) - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the Merguez sausages until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the sliced Merguez sausages, bell pepper, and red onion.
6. Season the toppings with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Merguez sausage provides a good source of protein and essential vitamins.
• Incorporating bell peppers adds vitamin C and antioxidants to the dish.

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