Eggplant and Pesto Pizza For Suhoor Powered by Fresh

Typical to Egyptian customs, Suhoor consists of foul, eggs, and ta3meya. Break the norm and try out this healthy and mouthwatering Eggplant and Pesto Pizza for your suhoor meal.

1 eggplant, sliced

1 red onion, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp fresh pesto

2 tbsp minced garlic

3/4 cup grated mozzarella

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Basil leaves for garnish

For dough:

1 package fast-acting yeast

2/3 cup warm water

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp olive oil

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Blend flour and salt in a food processor. Add oil and blend. With motor running, add yeast mixture all at once, blending until dough forms a ball. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface 5 minutes. Let rise, coverwith plastic wrap, in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. While dough is rising preheat oven to 260°C.

Toss the vegetables in the oil and season well. Grill on your barbecue or pan, about 5 mins each side, until black lines appear and the eggplants are soft. Remove and set aside. Spread the pesto and vegetables.

Dust dough with flour, then shape and stretch. Toss together cheeses and vegetables, and spread pesto. Bake in Fresh’s new Hummer oven until dough is crisp and browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with the basil leaves sprinkled over.