İskender Pide

İskender Pide is a delicious twist on the traditional Turkish pizza, featuring a flavorful spiced vegetable topping on a soft pide base. This vegan version is both satisfying and packed with fresh ingredients, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Warm water - 120 ml
• Active dry yeast - 5 grams
• Sugar - 5 grams
• Salt - 5 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Zucchini - 100 grams, grated
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, diced
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Spinach - 50 grams, chopped
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, 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. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 30 minutes.
4. While the dough rises, prepare the topping. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and sauté until translucent.
5. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the spinach, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice.
6. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
7. Once the dough has risen, divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into an oval shape, about 1 cm thick.
8. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the vegetable topping evenly over each pide base.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber from vegetables and whole grains.
• Low in cholesterol and saturated fats, suitable for heart health.

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