Herbed Mushroom Pizza

Herbed Mushroom Pizza is a delightful vegetarian Greek dish featuring a crispy crust topped with a medley of sautéed mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and crumbled feta cheese. Each bite is a perfect balance of savory flavors and fresh ingredients, making it a delicious choice for pizza lovers.

Herbed Mushroom Pizza
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Greek
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough - 200 grams
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Mixed mushrooms (e.g., cremini, shiitake, button) - 200 grams, sliced
  • Fresh oregano - 1 teaspoon, chopped
  • Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
  • Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
  • Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

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, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are softened and golden brown. Stir in the chopped oregano and thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Spread the sautéed mushrooms evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
  6. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese on top of the mushrooms.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pizza for added flavor.
  8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  9. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Mushrooms are a good source of antioxidants and vitamins, supporting immune health.
  • Feta cheese provides calcium and protein, contributing to bone health.

Tags

GreekVegetarianPizza