Zaatar Pizza

Zaatar Pizza combines the traditional Middle Eastern spice blend of zaatar with a classic American pizza base, creating a delightful fusion of flavors. This dish is perfect for a quick meal that brings a taste of the Levant to your kitchen.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Zaatar spice blend - 2 tablespoons
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 150 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Brush the rolled-out dough with olive oil, ensuring the edges are well-coated.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about 1 cm around the edges.
5. Sprinkle zaatar spice blend over the sauce, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
6. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese, and add a pinch of salt if desired.
7. Sprinkle pine nuts over the pizza for added crunch.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your unique zaatar pizza!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Zaatar is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Olive oil is a healthy fat that can support heart health.

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