Pizza de Pesto y Verduras

Pizza de Pesto y Verduras is a vibrant vegetarian Spanish pizza topped with fresh seasonal vegetables and a homemade basil pesto. It's a delightful fusion of flavors that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Basil pesto - 100 grams
• Zucchini - 100 grams, sliced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 100 grams, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Arrange the sliced zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion on top of the pesto.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the vegetables.
7. Drizzle the olive oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and nuts in pesto.

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