Pizza con Feta

Pizza con Feta is a delightful twist on traditional Italian pizza, featuring the creamy and tangy flavor of feta cheese paired with fresh vegetables. This Halal dish is perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal that bursts with Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Red onion - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil.
5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
7. Evenly distribute the crumbled feta cheese on top of the mozzarella.
8. Add the sliced red bell pepper, red onion, and black olives over the cheese.
9. Season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
11. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Feta cheese is lower in fat than many other cheeses, making it a healthier choice.
• Olive oil is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, promoting heart health.

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