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Finished peri peri paneer pizza.

Peri Peri Paneer Pizza

Todd Mitchell
This recipe is for a vegetarian pizza featuring African Birds Eye seasoned paneer cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African, American
Servings 4 people
Calories 750 kcal

Ingredients
  

Peri Peri Marinade

  • 1 teaspoon Peri Peri (African Bird’s Eye) dried seasoning powder
  • 7 ounces Paneer
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground salt
  • Pinch Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Pizza and Toppings

  • 1 x 16 ounces of pizza dough – either store bought or try our Whole Red Wheat Sourdough pizza dough! https://satisfyingslice.com/whole-red-wheat-sourdough-pizza-dough/
  • 2 teaspoon flour for stretching the dough
  • ¾ teaspoon Peri Peri (African Bird’s Eye) dried seasoning powder
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 6 cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 1.5 ounces roasted red pepper sliced
  • 6 ounces Gouda or Kwaito, if you can find it, grated
  • 2 ounces Goat cheese (Chevin, Chèvre or Feta)

Instructions
 

Marinade the Paneer

  • Cut the paneer into small pieces about 1/4" by 1". Smaller pieces will expose more of the paneer to the marinade.
  • In a bowl, combine the peri-peri seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix well to create a uniform marinade.
  • Place the paneer pieces in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
  • Use tongs and a basting brush to cover the paneer with the marinade. Do not use your hands, especially if you use a lot of seasoning!
  • Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least two hours (or even overnight) in order for the flavors to seep into the meat (paneer).

Paneer Cooking Method:

  • Lightly oil a skillet with olive oil.
  • Preheat your skillet on your stove-top for 1-2 minutes at medium heat.
  • Remove the paneer from the marinade and place in the skillet. Cook for approximately 6-8 minutes until golden brown, then flip the pieces.
  • Brush the paneer with the remaining marinade right after the first flip to enhance the flavor.
    Cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  • Once cooked, remove the Paneer from the pan and let it rest.

Dough Prep and Pizza Assembly

  • Start from the center of the dough and stretch/roll outward. Regularly lift, turn, and flip the dough. Continue adding small amounts of flour to keep it from sticking to the work area or your rolling pin. Be patient to avoid creating folds or tearing the dough.
  • Apply a coating of oil to your pizza pan and on your hands. Using oiled hands, transfer the dough to the pan and press the dough into a circle on the pizza pan. It is easier to transport the dough onto the pan before it is topped.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoons of Peri Peri seasoning on the pizza dough. Then add the olive oil. Use a sauce brush to distribute the sauce and seasoning across the entire pizza dough leaving about 1″ at the edges.
  • Top the pizza with each of the toppings distributing them evenly. Put the paneer on first, then the other toppings including the feta cheese.
    Distribute the gouda cheese evenly. Finally add the roasted red pepper and tomato last (mostly for color, but also so the wet ingredients can dry on top).

Pizza Cooking Instructions

  • Cook at 450°F on a pizza pan or cookie sheet.
  • 7 minutes, then rotate.
  • Cook an additional 7 minutes.
  • The top of the pizza should already be browning, in which case turn the oven off.
  • Leave in oven for 5 extra minutes with the oven off.
  • Remove and rest for 5 minutes before cutting and eat immediately.

Notes

This pizza is made with a very spicy pepper but in moderation. I found Peri Peri seasoning hits fairly slowly but also doesn't stick with you too long. If you can eat regular hot wings, you should not find this recipe too spicy. As you dress the pizza, have a bite of the paneer. If that's not spicy enough, increase the amount of Peri Peri powder you spread on top.
Be careful handling the Peri Peri Seasoning! Because of how potent this chili pepper is, I recommend not touching the pepper at all - especially once it is wet. I'd recommend wearing gloves. If you touch your face or eyes or even have a cut on your finger, you can really injure yourself. 

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 30gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 1672mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 566IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 567mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Peri Peri Paneer Pizza, Vegetarian
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