Roasted Vegetables Pizza Pouch Recipe
Are you craving a delightful, vegetarian appetizer with a unique twist? These Roasted Vegetables Pizza Pouches combine the deliciously crispy crust of pizza dough with a savory medley of roasted vegetables, making them the perfect snack or light meal. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these little pouches are an exciting way to enjoy your favorite vegetables, all wrapped up in a warm, golden dough.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Homemade Pizza Dough | 10 lemon-sized balls |
| Onion | 1, finely chopped |
| Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum) | 1, finely chopped |
| Button Mushrooms | 200 grams, finely chopped |
| Cabbage (Patta Gobi/ Muttaikose) | ½ cup, thinly sliced |
| Carrots (Gajjar) | 2, finely chopped |
| Green Peas (Matar) | ¼ cup |
| Garlic | 2 cloves, grated |
| Sweet Corn | 2 tablespoons |
| Raisins | 10, finely chopped |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Soy Sauce | ¼ teaspoon |
| Red Chilli Sauce | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Appetizer
Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions:
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Prepare the Vegetable Filling:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and garlic, sautéing them until they turn soft and golden brown.
- Add the chopped red bell pepper, button mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, and green peas to the pan. Stir-fry on high heat for a few minutes, ensuring the vegetables remain slightly tender but still crisp.
- Stir in the sweet corn, soy sauce, red chilli sauce, and raisins. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Turn off the heat and set the vegetable filling aside to cool completely.
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Shape the Pizza Dough:
- Take one of the lemon-sized balls of homemade pizza dough and roll it out into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Lightly brush the center of the circle with some olive oil to add richness and prevent the dough from getting soggy.
- Place a generous portion of the cooled vegetable filling in the center of the dough.
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Form the Pouches:
- Carefully fold the edges of the dough up around the filling to form a small pouch or sack.
- Secure the pouch by tying it with a strip of dough or a piece of kitchen string, if desired.
- Repeat this process with the remaining dough balls and vegetable filling, forming 10 individual pouches.
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Bake the Pouches:
- Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F) for 10 minutes.
- Arrange the vegetable pouches on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the outside of each pouch with a little more olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake the pouches in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough turns golden brown and crispy.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the pouches from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Serve the Roasted Vegetables Pizza Pouches with a side of Roasted Tomato Sauce and perhaps a warm bowl of Cream of Pumpkin Soup for a light and satisfying weekend dinner or appetizer.
These Roasted Vegetables Pizza Pouches are an easy and flavorful dish that combines all the savory goodness of roasted vegetables wrapped in a crispy pizza dough. The sweetness of raisins, the crunch of vegetables, and the subtle spice of the chilli sauce create a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Enjoy this dish as a light dinner, a snack, or even a party appetizer that will surely delight your guests!
