Mediterranean Pizza
Treat yourself to this delectable, easy to make pizza inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean!
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 346kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough
- ½ cup pesto
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shredded Italian blend cheese, divided (see note)
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced roasted red peppers
- ½ cup quartered artichoke hearts
- ¼ cup halved Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup sliced sun dried tomatoes
- 4 ounces (113 grams) crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup)
- handful fresh basil leaves, sliced
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with rack on bottom shelf.
- Lightly brush pizza pan with olive oil (or spray with nonstick spray), then top with pizza dough. Use your hands to press dough across pan.
- Spread pesto evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
- Sprinkle about ¾ of the Italian blend cheese over the pesto.
- Top cheese with onion, red peppers, artichoke hearts, olives, and sun dried tomatoes.
- Sprinkle remaining Italian blend cheese over veggies, then top with feta.
- Bake pizza on lowest rack for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until crust is browned and crisp and toppings are hot.
- Cut pizza into wedges, then serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
Dough - If your pizza dough contracts and resists holding its shape, let it rest for few minutes before continuing. Resting relaxes the gluten, making it easier to spread.
Cheese - I purchased a bag of shredded Italian blend cheese for this pizza. You can easily substitute mozzarella though, or you can make your own blend by combining mozzarella with other Italian cheeses, such as provolone and parmesan.
Veggies - This recipe uses a fresh onion, but the other vegetables can be purchased in jars or cans. Look for roasted red peppers, oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, and quartered artichoke hearts in your grocery store's veggie aisle. Make sure to blot the veggies and olives dry (using a paper towel or clean kitchen cloth) before adding them to the pizza.
More Tips - Check out the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, recipe variations, serving suggestions, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal
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