Pizza de Pimientos del Piquillo

Pizza de Pimientos del Piquillo is a delicious vegetarian Spanish pizza topped with sweet roasted piquillo peppers, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs. This delightful dish combines traditional Spanish flavors with a modern pizza twist, perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Pimientos del Piquillo (jarred) - 150 grams
• Goat cheese - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic with olive oil and brush it evenly over the pizza dough.
5. Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the dough.
6. Slice the piquillo peppers and distribute them evenly over the mozzarella cheese.
7. Crumble the goat cheese over the pizza, followed by a sprinkle of oregano, salt, and black pepper.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from roasted piquillo peppers.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and goat cheese.

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