Pizza de Pimientos

Pizza de Pimientos is a delightful Spanish vegetarian pizza topped with a colorful medley of roasted bell peppers, olives, and a hint of garlic, bringing a vibrant taste of the Mediterranean to your table. This dish is perfect for a light meal or a sharing platter, celebrating the simplicity and freshness of quality ingredients.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Yellow bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly 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 sliced bell peppers, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the peppers evenly.
5. Spread the roasted bell pepper mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the peppers.
7. Top with sliced black olives and grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Pizza de Pimientos!

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from bell peppers, which support immune function.
• Olives provide healthy fats, promoting heart health.

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