Maltese Ratatouille Pizza (kapunata Pizza)

This Maltese Ratatouille Pizza, also known as Kapunata Pizza, is a delicious fusion of Mediterranean and Italian flavors. It's a perfect way to enjoy the traditional Maltese vegetable stew in a new and exciting form.

Maltese Ratatouille Pizza (kapunata Pizza)

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pizza dough
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small eggplant, thinly sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet and spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Arrange the cooked vegetables on top of the cheese on the pizza dough.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
12g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Baking sheet

Tools

Oven Skillet

Serving suggestions

Serve the Maltese Ratatouille Pizza with a side of mixed greens dressed with balsamic vinaigrette for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for 5-7 minutes before adding the toppings.

Cost

$12