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Vegan Turkish Pide

This is the Turkish version of pizza, but it’s way easier to make and a lot healthier. The dough doesn’t rise as much, so here you roll the edges to get your crust.

To make 1 portion

  • 40g self raising flour

  • 25g water

  • 2 tbsp tomato passata

  • ⅛ aubergine, grated

  • 2 pinches of cumin

  • 2 pinches of paprika

  • ⅛ red onion, finely diced

  • Pinch of chilli flakes

  • Olive oil

  • Salt & pepper

To cook

Preheat your oven to 190c

Grab a bowl and mix together the flour and water along with a pinch of salt to form a dough, then knead on a worktop for a minute until smooth. Roll into a rough oval shape about 20cm long and then place on a lined baking tray. Using your fingertips, gently roll the edges to create your crust and spread the passata over the middle. Next, mix the grated aubergine with a splash of olive oil, pinch of cumin and pinch of paprika, then scatter over the top, along with finely diced red onion, chilli flakes, salt, pepper, and a little more cumin and paprika. Drizzle with olive oil and bake in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.