Hawaiian Pizza
It is a popular Canadian recipe with sweet pineapple and a savory flavor from cheese and ham. Hawaiian pizza is typically topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, sliced ham, and pineapple. You will love the combination of flavors you get in this pizza recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup chopped pineapple
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced cooked turkey ham
1 serving of pizza dough
1/2 cup tomato sauce or barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 260 ºC (500 ºF).
Follow the steps in the pizza dough recipe to make the dough.
Transfer the dough to the baking tray. Using your fingers, spread the dough ball from the center to the edge. Try not to press the outermost edge of the dough. Leave the edges a little thicker, about 0.5 cm long and wide.
Brush a little olive oil on the dough to make the crust more crispy when baked and to prevent the dough from getting wet.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly on the dough.
Then put the grated mozzarella cheese, ham and pineapple.
Bake the pizza for about 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve hot.
What is the nutritional value of pineapple?
Low in calories, pineapple has a nutritious nutritional profile. 165 g of pineapple fruit may contain the following nutritional values:
Calories: 83
Fat: 1.7 g
Protein: 1 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Fiber: 2.3 g
Vitamin C: 88% of the Daily Value (DV)
Manganese: 109% of GM
Vitamin B6: 11% of GM
Copper: 20% of GM
Thiamine: 11% of GM
Folate: 7% of GM
Potassium: 4% of GM
Magnesium: 5% of GM
Niacin: 5% of GM
Pantothenic acid: 7% of GM
Riboflavin: 4% of GD
Iron: 3% of GM
Antioxidants in pineapple help prevent oxidation in the body. This, in turn, can help prevent inflammation that can lead to cancer and other chronic diseases.
What are the benefits of pineapple?
The vitamins and minerals found in pineapple can help reduce viral and bacterial infections and strengthen bones. The benefits of pineapple can be explained as follows:
Pineapple contains disease-fighting antioxidants
The nutritious pineapple is a fruit loaded with antioxidants. It contains molecules that help the body prevent oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can be caused by unstable molecules that cause cell damage and weakened immune health, heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Pineapple is a rich source of antioxidants that may lower your risk of ailments such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Supports the digestive system
Since pineapple contains fiber and water, it helps prevent constipation and creates a regular digestive system. Pineapple is also rich in bromelain, an enzyme that helps the body digest proteins. This enzyme is also effective in the healing of tissues.
Eating pineapple helps to lose weight
Thanks to the fiber in the pineapple content, it helps to lose weight by keeping it full. Pineapple, which has effects on metabolism, reduces fat formation and increases fat destruction.
Is pineapple harmful? What are the risks?
Immediately after eating pineapple, itching of the tongue or pain in the lips may occur. This is due to the bromelain proteins in pineapple. Some people may be allergic to pineapple. These symptoms that occur after eating pineapple may be a sign of allergy:
itchy skin
body rash
Stomach ache
Vomiting
Diarrhea
difficulty breathing
If your allergy is severe, you may go into shock. If you are allergic to other fruits, pollen, or latex, you have a higher risk of being allergic to pineapple. In this case, it would be right to decide on pineapple consumption after having an allergy test.
How to choose a good pineapple?
Like most fruits, a ripe pineapple is sweet and juicy. But unripe fruits can taste soft, dry or sour. Unlike avocados, peaches, and bananas, pineapple does not continue to ripen after picking. When choosing a good pineapple, a bright orange color on the outside indicates that it is ripe. The green pineapple is not yet ripe. At the same time, if the eyes on the pineapple are large, it is a sign of a good pineapple.
How to store pineapple?
Improper storage methods after pineapple selection may spoil the fruit. Ways to store pineapple can be listed as follows:
At room temperature: Most pineapples can sit unspoiled for about two days at room temperature. It is important to keep it away from direct sun and heat sources.
In the refrigerator: A whole, uncut pineapple can last for about five days in the refrigerator.
After cutting: It is possible to keep freshly cut pineapple in its juice for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
