Simit Pide

Simit Pide is a delicious vegan twist on traditional Turkish pizza, featuring a crispy, sesame-coated crust topped with a colorful array of vegetables and herbs. This dish combines the flavors of fresh ingredients with the unique texture of simit bread, making it a delightful and healthy meal option.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Warm water - 150 ml
• Active dry yeast - 7 grams
• Sugar - 5 grams
• Salt - 5 grams
• Sesame seeds - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato - 100 grams, diced
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, diced
• Zucchini - 50 grams, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Black olives - 30 grams, sliced
• Fresh parsley - 10 grams, chopped
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is ready, add it to the flour along with olive oil.
3. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval shape, about 1 cm thick.
6. In a bowl, mix the diced tomato, red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, black olives, parsley, dried oregano, and black pepper.
7. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly over each rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
8. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the edges of the dough.
9. Transfer the pide to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and sesame seeds, beneficial for heart health.

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