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Antojo de CUBA? Te enseño a hacer PIZZA CUBANA CASERA, fácil y deliciosa 🍕

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Cuban Pizza

Cultural Context

Cuban Pizza, or Pizza Cubana, reflects the vibrant culinary culture of Cuba, blending Italian influences with local flavors. Traditionally enjoyed as a street food, it features a thin crust topped with a variety of ingredients, showcasing the island's love for bold flavors and communal dining. Today, Cuban Pizza has gained popularity beyond its borders, with variations appearing in Cuban communities worldwide, often adapted to local tastes.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
pizza dough
tomato sauce
mozzarella cheese
ham
chorizo
green bell pepper
onion
black olives
garlic
oregano
cumin
olive oil
parmesan cheese
fresh basil
red pepper flakes

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: spicy sausage

Turkey chorizo is lower in calories but still flavorful.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives offer a different flavor profile at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a cheesy flavor.

1

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

2

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.

3

Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.

4

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering it completely.

5

Layer sliced ham and chorizo on top of the cheese.

6

Add sliced green bell pepper and onion evenly across the pizza.

7

Scatter black olives and minced garlic on top.

8

Sprinkle oregano and cumin over the toppings for added flavor.

9

Drizzle olive oil lightly over the pizza.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.

11

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

12

Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes before slicing.

13

Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pizza CubanaCuban-style Pizza

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