Çılbır Pide

Çılbır Pide is a delightful vegan Turkish pizza topped with a rich tomato sauce, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, all resting on a fluffy, homemade flatbread. This dish combines traditional flavors with a healthy twist, making it perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Warm water - 120 milliliters
• Active dry yeast - 5 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
5. While the dough is rising, prepare the topping by heating a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
6. Add diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the pan, cooking until softened for about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the tomato sauce, spinach, cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
8. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
9. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into two oval shapes on a lightly floured surface.
10. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. Spread the vegetable topping evenly over the dough.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
13. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber which supports digestive health.

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