Mediterranean Veggie Pizza

This Mediterranean Veggie Pizza combines traditional Greek flavors with a delightful crispy crust, making it a perfect vegetarian option. Topped with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, it's a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Spinach - 50 grams, fresh
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the dough with olive oil to create a golden crust.
5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the sauce.
7. Layer the sliced red onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and Kalamata olives on top of the feta cheese.
8. Add fresh spinach evenly across the pizza.
9. Sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper over the toppings.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is slightly melted.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
12. Garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese.

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