Pizza de Pimientos Asados

Pizza de Pimientos Asados is a vibrant Spanish vegan pizza topped with sweet roasted peppers and a rich tomato sauce, offering a delightful blend of flavors. This dish is not only satisfying but also celebrates the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 large
• Yellow bell pepper - 1 large
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Canned crushed tomatoes - 200 grams
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into strips and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle the peppers with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
4. Roast the peppers in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
5. While the peppers are roasting, prepare the tomato sauce by heating the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
6. Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
7. Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
8. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
9. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
10. Once the roasted peppers are ready, arrange them evenly over the sauce on the pizza.
11. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the top for a cheesy flavor.
12. Bake the pizza in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
13. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from bell peppers, supporting immune function.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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