Pizza de Albahaca y Piñones

Pizza de Albahaca y Piñones is a vibrant vegan Spanish pizza that features a delightful combination of fresh basil and toasted pine nuts, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. This dish is perfect for a light meal or a gathering with friends, showcasing the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 ml
• Fresh basil leaves - 30 grams
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a small pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base.
5. In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper. Spread this mixture over the tomato sauce.
6. Distribute the halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the pizza.
7. Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them on top of the pizza.
8. Finally, scatter the toasted pine nuts over the pizza for added crunch.
9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
10. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from basil and tomatoes, which support immune health.
• High in healthy fats from pine nuts and olive oil, promoting heart health.

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