Pounded Yam Pizza
Pounded Yam Pizza is a unique and delicious fusion of Italian and Nigerian cuisines. This recipe combines the traditional Nigerian pounded yam with the popular Italian pizza, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of pounded yam
- 1 cup of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup of sliced onions
- 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup of sliced olives
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread the pounded yam on a pizza pan to form the crust.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the pounded yam crust.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Top with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per slice
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Pizza pan Oven
Tools
Oven mitts Pizza cutter
Serving suggestions
Serve the Pounded Yam Pizza with a side of fresh salad or a cold drink for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pounded yam for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
Cost
$15