Tricolore pizza with basil oil

Vegetarian
Health score
12%
Tricolore pizza with basil oil
25 min.
4
364kcal

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Looking to elevate your lunchtime or dinner experience with a deliciously vibrant dish? Try our Tricolore Pizza with Basil Oil—a mouthwatering vegetarian delight that celebrates fresh ingredients and simple preparations! In just 25 minutes, you can create a stunning pizza that not only looks beautiful but is also packed with flavor and nutrition.

This lovely pizza is a homage to the colors of the Italian flag, incorporating creamy avocado, tangy tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella, all drizzled with fragrant basil oil. The light and airy ciabatta base serves as the perfect canvas for this fresh medley, making it a guilt-free option at only 364 calories per serving.

Whether you're enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this Tricolore Pizza is versatile enough to fit any meal occasion. Plus, the combination of textures—from the crisp base to the luscious avocado slices—will tantalize your taste buds and keep you coming back for more. Impress your family and friends with this quick and easy recipe that embodies the essence of Italian cuisine, while delivering freshness in every bite. Perfect for any vegetarian, or anyone looking to indulge in healthier eating!

Ingredients

  • 175 ciabatta bread for dusting plus a little extra
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • large handful basil 
  •  avocado halved thinly sliced
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 125 mozzarella cheese reduced-fat
  • 225 tomatoes mixed drained sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Heat oven to its highest setting, about 240C/fan 220C/gas
  2. Tip the bread mix into a large bowl, pour over 125ml lukewarm water and 1 tbsp olive oil, then mix well to a sticky dough. Knead for a few mins, using some of the extra dry mix to stop it sticking.
  3. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place for 15 mins.
  4. While the dough is rising, put the remaining oil in a small blender with most of the basil, then whizz until the leaves are finely chopped. Toss the avocado in the lemon juice, then tear the mozzarella into rough pieces. 3 Using a little more of the dry bread mix to help you, roll and stretch the dough out to a rough 25 x 30cm rectangle on a large baking sheet.
  5. Brush over the basil oil, scatter with the mozzarella and tomato slices, then bake for 10-12 mins until the base is crisp and the cheese melted. To serve, scatter with the avocado slices and remaining basil leaves, then season with freshly ground

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein13.74%
Fat56.13%
Carbs30.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.608260792235%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.43mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:363.85kcal
18.19%
Fat:23.29g
35.83%
Saturated Fat:5.87g
36.7%
Carbohydrates:28.13g
9.38%
Net Carbohydrates:23.59g
8.58%
Sugar:2.26g
2.51%
Cholesterol:20mg
6.67%
Sodium:414.41mg
18.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.83g
25.66%
Calcium:257.24mg
25.72%
Vitamin K:23.89µg
22.75%
Vitamin E:2.91mg
19.4%
Phosphorus:184.9mg
18.49%
Fiber:4.54g
18.17%
Vitamin C:14.27mg
17.3%
Vitamin A:718.84IU
14.38%
Folate:53.04µg
13.26%
Potassium:408.72mg
11.68%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.1%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.93%
Zinc:1.29mg
8.57%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.79%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.24%
Magnesium:28.49mg
7.12%
Copper:0.14mg
6.95%
Selenium:4.71µg
6.72%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.25%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.27%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.08%
Iron:0.57mg
3.19%