Artichoke and Feta Pizza

Artichoke and Feta Pizza is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines the earthy flavors of artichokes with the tangy creaminess of feta cheese, all on a crispy pizza base. Topped with fresh herbs, this pizza offers a taste of Greece that's both satisfying and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Artichoke hearts (canned or jarred) - 150 grams, drained and chopped
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh oregano - 1 tablespoon, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a piece of parchment paper.
3. In a bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, crumbled feta cheese, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread the artichoke and cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
6. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
8. Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Artichokes are high in antioxidants and can support liver health.
• Feta cheese provides a source of protein and calcium, which are important for bone health.

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