Mediterranean Veggie Pizza

This Mediterranean Veggie Pizza combines a crispy whole wheat crust with a vibrant array of fresh vegetables and zesty feta cheese, delivering a deliciously healthy twist on a classic dish. Perfect for a light dinner or a fun weekend meal, it's both satisfying and nourishing.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Feta cheese, crumbled - 50 grams
• Red bell pepper, sliced - 1 small
• Zucchini, thinly sliced - 1 small
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1 small
• Black olives, pitted and sliced - 50 grams
• Spinach, fresh - 50 grams
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the whole wheat pizza dough to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Brush the rolled-out dough with olive oil and spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the crumbled feta cheese.
5. Arrange the sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and black olives evenly over the cheese.
6. Top with fresh spinach and sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper on top.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
8. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from whole wheat crust and vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives, beneficial for heart health.

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