Simit Pizza

Simit Pizza is a delightful fusion of traditional Turkish simit bread and classic pizza toppings, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This vegan version offers a crispy, sesame-coated crust topped with fresh vegetables and a flavorful tomato sauce.

Ingredients

• Simit bread - 2 pieces
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Bell pepper (sliced) - 50 grams
• Red onion (sliced) - 30 grams
• Zucchini (sliced) - 50 grams
• Black olives (sliced) - 30 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. Place the simit bread on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Brush each simit with olive oil, ensuring they are well-coated.
4. Spread a layer of tomato sauce evenly over each simit.
5. Top with sliced bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, and black olives.
6. Sprinkle nutritional yeast, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the toppings.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the simit is warm.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables and whole grain simit bread.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives.

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