Spicy Chickpea Pizza

Spicy Chickpea Pizza is a flavorful Moroccan-inspired dish that combines a crispy base with a spicy chickpea topping, delivering a delightful fusion of spices and textures. Each bite bursts with warmth from harissa and freshness from herbs, making it a perfect meal to share.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Canned chickpeas - 240 grams, drained and rinsed
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Harissa paste - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Red onion - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Lemon - 1, for squeezing

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, olive oil, harissa paste, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chickpeas evenly.
5. Spread the chickpea mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Top with sliced red onion and bell pepper.
7. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese.

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