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Charcoal Pizza with Grilled Vegetables

This charcoal pizza is more than just a dish—it’s a culinary experience that plays with visual and flavor contrasts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 pizza

Ingredients
  

For the dough:

  • 250 g of flour (wheat, spelt, or a gluten-free blend if needed.)
  • 1 teaspoon of activated charcoal powder (available in health food stores.)
  • 150 ml of warm water.
  • 1 teaspoon of dry yeast.
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

For the topping:

  • Light tomato sauce or a plant-based cream (like cashew cream or almond cream.)
  • Colorful vegetables: red yellow, and green bell peppers, cherry tomatoes halved.
  • Plant-based shredded cheese (optional)
  • Arugula or baby spinach for freshness.
  • Optional extras: Thinly sliced red onions, black olives, or a few nuts for crunch.

Instructions
 

Prepare the dough:

  • Mix the dry yeast with sugar and warm water (approximately 35 to 40°C - 95 to 104°F). Let it sit for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, activated charcoal, and salt.
  • Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, then knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Assemble the pizza:

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F) with fan assistance if possible.
  • Slice the bell peppers and other vegetables thinly.
  • Roll out the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Spread the tomato sauce or your chosen base evenly over the dough.
  • Arrange the grilled vegetables decoratively on top of the pizza.

Bake the pizza:

  • Bake the pizza in the oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the edges of the crust start to crisp.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle with plant-based shredded cheese (if using), and return it to the oven for an additional 3 minutes to melt the cheese.

Final touches:

  • Once out of the oven, top the pizza with fresh arugula or baby spinach for a burst of freshness.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and, if desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped nuts for added texture.
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