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Plant-Based 'Nduja Pizzetta

Pizzetta with Plant Nduja
Pizzetta with Plant Nduja
  • Preparation time
    80 min
  • Difficulty
    Intermediate
  • Number of servings
    10

A recipe that combines traditional Italian ingredients with modern plant-based alternatives. The star of the dish is the Garden Gourmet® Sensational™ Vegan Burger, transformed into a tasty 'nduja with chili flakes, smoked paprika, and a hint of salt.

From the versatile MAGGI® Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce to the creamy mozzarella and plant-based 'nduja, this pizzetta is a burst of Italian flavours your customers will come back for time and time again.

Elevate your menu offerings with this vegetarian recipe, perfect for Italian-themed events or expanding your menu with innovative plant-based options.

Ingredients
GARDEN GOURMET® Sensational Burgers
Garden Gourmet Burger
For the Plant Nduja
  • 320g Garden Gourmet Burger, defrosted
  • 10g Chillie flakes
  • 10g smoked Paprika
  • 1g Salt
  • 1 Lemon
For the dough
  • 325ml warm water
  • 7g dried yeast
  • 400g Strong flour
  • 3g salt
  • 3g sugar
  • 25ml olive oil
To finish
  • 400g MAGGI Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce
  • 300g mozzarella
  • 350g plant nduja
  • 10g basil
Preparation
  • 1
    To make the Nduja: In a bowl, mix together 320g of Garden Gourmet Burger (defrosted), 10g of chili flakes, 10g of smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and the juice of 1 lemon. Roll the mixture into a sausage shape and wrap it in cling film. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • 2
    To make the dough: In a separate bowl, mix 325ml of warm water with 7g of dried yeast. Allow it to stand for 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine 400g of strong flour, 3g of salt, and 3g of sugar. Pour in the yeast mixture and add 25ml of olive oil. Mix the ingredients together to form a dough.
  • 3
    Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise for 1 hour until it doubles in size. After the first rise, knock back the dough and shape it into smaller dough balls. Cover again and allow it to rise for another hour.
  • 4
    Preheat your oven to 220°C.
  • 5
    Assemble the pizzetta: Roll out the pizza dough into a thin crust. Spread a generous amount of MAGGI® Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce over the dough. Top it with 300g of mozzarella cheese and evenly distribute 350g of the prepared plant 'nduja. Place the assembled pizzetta in the preheated oven.
  • 6
    Bake the pizzetta for 6-8 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
  • 7
    Once out of the oven, garnish the pizzetta with fresh basil leaves.
  • 8
    Serve the Plant-based 'Nduja Pizzetta hot and crispy. Consider pairing it with a side salad to complete the meal.

TYPICAL VALUES 

Per 100ml

Per serve

Reference Intake

% RI*

Energy

872 kJ

208 kcal

1396kJ

333 kcal

8400 kJ

2000 kcal

17%

 

Fat

8.7g

13.9g

70

20%

of which: saturates

3.7g

5.9g

20

30%

Carbohydrate

21.2g

34.0g

260

13%

of which: sugars

1.9g

3.1g

90

3%

Fibre

2.9g

4.6g

-

-

Protein

9.8g

15.7g

50

31%

Salt

0.79g

1.27g

6

21%

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

Energy

 Fat Saturates Sugars Salt

1396kJ

333 kcal

 13.9 g 5.9 g 3.1 g 1.27 g
17%* 20%* 30%* 3%* 21%*

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

The recipe nutrition information is approximate and based on the ingredients listed. Please consider if any ingredients are changed or substituted then the nutrition will change.

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