Quattro Stagioni

Quattro Stagioni is a vibrant vegetarian pizza that showcases four distinct seasonal toppings, each representing a different season. This pizza is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful combination of flavors that celebrates the bounty of fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 150 grams
• Artichoke hearts, marinated - 50 grams
• Black olives, pitted - 50 grams
• Bell pepper, sliced - 50 grams
• Mushrooms, sliced - 50 grams
• Extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to form a 30 cm (12 inch) round base.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
6. Arrange the artichoke hearts in one quarter of the pizza, the black olives in another quarter, the sliced bell pepper in the third quarter, and the sliced mushrooms in the fourth quarter.
7. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the toppings and sprinkle with dried oregano and salt to taste.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables used.
• Provides a good source of protein and calcium from the mozzarella cheese.

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