Mushroom Thyme Pizza

This Mushroom Thyme Pizza features a crispy crust topped with savory sautéed mushrooms and fragrant thyme, providing a delightful twist on traditional Greek pizza. Perfect for a light meal, this dairy-free dish is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Mushrooms (cremini or button) - 200 grams, sliced
• Fresh thyme - 2 teaspoons, chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and tender. Stir in the chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper.
6. Spread the sautéed mushrooms evenly over the pizza dough.
7. Top the mushrooms with the sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and black olives.
8. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the top for a cheesy flavor.
9. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.
11. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and support immune health.
• Thyme has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes digestion.

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