Thai Lemongrass Pizza

Thai Lemongrass Pizza combines the aromatic flavors of Thailand with the beloved tradition of pizza. Topped with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemongrass sauce, this vegan dish is a delightful fusion that will excite your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Lemongrass - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh basil - 15 grams, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1, julienned
• Zucchini - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a baking tray or pizza stone.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, finely chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat until it simmers, then remove from heat.
4. Spread the lemongrass sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
5. Top the pizza with sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, and sliced zucchini. Sprinkle fresh basil on top.
6. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and slice into pieces before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk.
• Lemongrass may aid in digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.

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