Ingredients and Weight:
- Pizza dough base: 200 grams (ready-made or homemade)
- Blue cheese: 100 grams (crumbled)
- Asparagus: 200 grams (fresh, trimmed and sliced into pieces)
- Mozzarella cheese: 150 grams (sliced)
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Freshly ground oregano: for topping
Preparation Time: 45 minutes (including dough preparation if homemade)
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (intermediate level, requires attention to detail)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250°C (480°F).
- Prepare the pizza dough by rolling it out onto a baking sheet or pizza stone. If using ready-made dough, skip this step.
- Spread the crumbled blue cheese evenly over the pizza dough.
- Top with the sliced mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange the asparagus pieces evenly over the pizza.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly ground oregano.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approx. 450 per serving (based on the ingredients provided)
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Unique combination of blue cheese and asparagus, creating a rich and flavorful pizza.
- The blue cheese adds a creamy and slightly tangy element, while the asparagus brings a fresh and slightly bitter taste.
- Excellent for those who enjoy creative and unique flavor combinations.
User Comments:
- "This pizza was amazing! The combination of blue cheese and asparagus was unexpected but incredibly delicious."
- "I love the creativity behind this dish. It's a great way to introduce new flavors to a traditional pizza."
- "The blue cheese was a bit rich for me, but the asparagus added a nice fresh flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh asparagus and select a good quality blue cheese for best results.
- If using homemade dough, ensure it is properly fermented to achieve a crispy crust.
- Handle the pizza carefully when baking as it may be hot and prone to slipping off the baking sheet or pizza stone.
