Olive and Pepper Pizza

Olive and Pepper Pizza is a flavorful Kosher Moroccan dish that combines a crispy crust with a savory topping of olives, bell peppers, and aromatic spices. It's a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and North African flavors, perfect for a casual meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Black olives - 100 grams, pitted and sliced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add the sliced green and red bell peppers to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are slightly softened.
6. Stir in the sliced black and Kalamata olives, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Spread the olive and pepper mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
8. If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from bell peppers and olives.
• Provides healthy fats from olives, which can support heart health.

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