Basil Pesto Pizza

This Basil Pesto Pizza blends vibrant Vietnamese flavors with traditional Italian elements, featuring a fragrant basil pesto and fresh toppings on a crispy crust. It's a unique fusion dish that tantalizes the taste buds and is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 50 grams
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Garlic cloves - 2
• Parmesan cheese, grated - 30 grams
• Olive oil - 60 ml
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a food processor, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the pesto.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
4. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread a generous layer of basil pesto over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto.
7. Distribute halved cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Once baked, remove from the oven and drizzle lime juice over the top.
10. Garnish with chopped cilantro before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from basil, which may support immune health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts, promoting heart health.

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