Mushroom and Thyme Pizza

This Mushroom and Thyme Pizza is a delightful vegetarian Lebanese dish, featuring a crispy crust topped with earthy mushrooms and fragrant thyme. It's a perfect balance of flavors that will transport you to the streets of Lebanon with every bite.

Ingredients

• Pizza Dough - 200 grams
• Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Button Mushrooms - 150 grams, sliced
• Fresh Thyme - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Mozzarella Cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Parmesan Cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Red Pepper Flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and any moisture has evaporated.
4. Stir in the chopped thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, about 10 inches in diameter.
6. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the dough.
7. Spread the cooked mushroom mixture evenly over the pizza base.
8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese followed by the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the mushrooms.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
10. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 580 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Mushrooms are a great source of antioxidants and help boost the immune system.
• Thyme has anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in digestion.

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