Spicy Tofu Pizza

This Spicy Tofu Pizza combines the zest of Thai flavors with a classic pizza base, making it a delightful and unique vegan dish. Topped with marinated tofu, fresh vegetables, and a spicy peanut sauce, it's sure to satisfy any palate.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 1 medium (about 250g)
• Firm tofu - 200g, pressed and cubed
• Peanut butter - 2 tablespoons (30g)
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Sriracha - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Coconut milk - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Bell pepper - 1 small, sliced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Fresh basil leaves - 10g, chopped
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (15g), for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, and coconut milk until smooth to create the spicy sauce.
3. In a separate bowl, toss the cubed tofu with half of the spicy sauce, coating it evenly. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
5. Spread the remaining spicy sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
6. Distribute the marinated tofu, sliced bell pepper, and red onion evenly over the pizza.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves and sesame seeds.
10. Slice and serve hot with a squeeze of lime juice on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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