Halal Pesto Pizza

Halal Pesto Pizza combines the vibrant flavors of pesto with traditional Greek toppings, creating a delicious and unique twist on the classic pizza. This dish is perfect for a quick meal that doesn't compromise on taste or dietary restrictions.

Halal Pesto Pizza
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
550 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough - 250 grams
  • Pesto sauce - 100 grams
  • Halal chicken breast - 150 grams, cooked and sliced
  • Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
  • Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves - a handful
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - 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 and shape.
  3. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Evenly distribute the cooked and sliced Halal chicken breast over the pesto.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and red onion over the pizza.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is slightly melted.
  9. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy your Halal Pesto Pizza!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Carbs: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg
  • Total Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from chicken and feta cheese, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives, beneficial for heart health.

Tags

GreekHalalPizza