Hummus, Chargrilled Vegetable & Prawn Pizza
Recipe: #30499
October 02, 2018
Categories: Pizza, Snacks, Shrimp, Spinach, Game/Sports Day Oven Bake, Diabetic, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Fresh Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Kosher Dairy, more
"From Australian B.H.&G. Diabetic Living March/April 2018."
Original is 1 serving
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (715 g)
- Calories 507.1
- Total Fat - 5.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.7 g
- Cholesterol - 202.3 mg
- Sodium - 1879.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 77.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 8.3 g
- Sugars - 8.4 g
- Protein - 36.6 g
- Calcium - 272.5 mg
- Iron - 4 mg
- Vitamin C - 36.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 220C (fan forced).
Step 2
Line a baking tray with baking paper and place pita pocket on tray and spread hummus evenly over the pocket and then top hummus with half the spinach leaves, then add eggplant and capsicum strips and top with the prawns and bake for 8 minutes, or until prawns are cooked and the base is slightly crispy.
Step 3
To serve, spoon sour cream over the top and drizzle over sweet chilli sauce and sprinkle with coriander leaves, if using.
Step 4
Toss remaining spinach leaves with cucumber and tomatoes and serve salad with the pizza.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Try to buy organic or sustainably sourced prawns, if possible.
- Make sure to pat the eggplant, capsicum and prawns dry with paper towel before adding them to the pizza to avoid a soggy base.
- For the pita bread, substitute with a cauliflower crust to reduce the carbohydrates and add more vegetables. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds more nutrients to the dish while still providing a crunchy base.
- For the shrimp, substitute with chicken to add more protein to the dish. The benefit of this substitution is that it provides an alternative to seafood while still providing a good source of protein.
Vegetarian Variation Replace the prawns with 1/4 cup of cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup of cooked chickpeas and 1/4 cup of roasted pumpkin cubes.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to this pizza. They provide a delicious, sweet flavor and a great crunch that complements the creamy hummus and chargrilled vegetables. Plus, they are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a nutritious side dish.
Grilled Zucchini: Grilled zucchini is a great addition to this pizza. It adds a nice smoky flavor and a crunchy texture that pairs well with the creamy hummus and chargrilled vegetables. Plus, it is packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious side dish.
FAQ
Q: What type of pita bread should I use?
A: For this recipe, you should use 1 pocket pita lite wholemeal or gluten free wrap.
Q: How long should I cook the pita?
A: You should cook the pita for about 2 minutes on each side, or until it is golden brown.
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Fun Fact 1: Hummus is believed to have originated in the Levant, a region in the Middle East that includes Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. It has been a popular dish in the region for centuries and is now enjoyed around the world.
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