Variation On A Classic Dish

Cornmeal Pizza with Tomatoes

and Mozzarella
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Cornmeal Pizza with Tomatoes

Cornmeal Pizza with Tomatoes - The classic "Margherita" in a new way

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Health Score:
79 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 50 min.
Ready in
Calories:
330
calories
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Nutritional values

Northern Italians love the nutritious porridge made from corn semolina, which is rich in potassium, magnesium, iron and silicic acid. Here it replaces the usual yeast dough and, together with tomatoes, pesto and mozzarella, makes an unusually low-calorie, juicy "pizza".

The mixing and cooking of a traditional polenta can take up to an hour, but there is also pre-cooked corn semolina! If you like it, you can even get it with herbs and spices as "instant polenta", e.g. in a health food store.

1 piece contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie330 cal.(16 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat15 g(13 %)
Carbohydrates33 g(22 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3 g(10 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2 mg(17 %)
Vitamin K7.2 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3.8 mg(32 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate28 μg(9 %)
Pantothenic acid0.6 mg(10 %)
Biotin5.5 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.9 μg(30 %)
Vitamin C9 mg(9 %)
Potassium255 mg(6 %)
Calcium232 mg(23 %)
Magnesium34 mg(11 %)
Iron1.4 mg(9 %)
Iodine10 μg(5 %)
Zinc1.3 mg(16 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.9 g
Uric acid24 mg
Cholesterol22 mg
Complete sugar2 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
1 l Vegetable broth
250 grams Cornmeal
salt
4 Tomatoes (about 320 grams)
250 grams Buffalo mozzarella
6 Tbsps Pesto
peppers
½ bunch Basil
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Measuring cups, 1 Pot, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Rubber spatula, 1 Brush, 1 Small knife, 1 Cutting board, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Large knife, 1 Parchment paper

Preparation steps

1.
Cornmeal Pizza with Tomatoes preparation step 1

Bring broth to a boil in a pot. Remove from heat and sprinkle in the cornmeal while stirring. Put the pot back on the heat and cook the cornmeal over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2.
Cornmeal Pizza with Tomatoes preparation step 2

Season cornmeal with salt. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cornmeal on top with a rubber spatula to form a square, about 32 x 32 cm (approximately 12 x 12 inches) and let cool slightly.

3.
Cornmeal Pizza with Tomatoes preparation step 3

Meanwhile, rinse the tomatoes, wipe dry, cut out the stems and cut the tomatoes into slices. Drain the mozzarella and cut into slices.

4.
Cornmeal Pizza with Tomatoes preparation step 4

Spread cooled cornmeal with pesto and top with tomato and mozzarella slices. Season with salt and pepper and bake on bottom rack of preheated oven at 200°C (fan 180°C, gas: mark 3) (approximately 400°F) for about 20 minutes.

5.
Cornmeal Pizza with Tomatoes preparation step 5

Meanwhile, rinse the basil, shake dry, pluck off leaves and chop coarsely.

6.
Cornmeal Pizza with Tomatoes preparation step 6

Remove pizza on parchment from baking sheet. Cut  into 6 pieces, sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.