Olive and Preserved Lemon Pizza

This Olive and Preserved Lemon Pizza combines the bold flavors of Moroccan cuisine with the comforting appeal of pizza. Topped with tangy preserved lemons, briny olives, and a hint of spices, it's a delightful vegetarian dish that brings a taste of North Africa to your table.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Green olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Preserved lemon - 1, rind only, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the dough and spread it evenly with your hands or a brush.
4. In a bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
5. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Top the pizza with sliced black and green olives, and sprinkle the chopped preserved lemon on top.
7. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the toppings.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before garnishing with fresh chopped parsley.
10. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 560
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 1100 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olives and olive oil, beneficial for heart health.
• High in fiber from the vegetables and whole grain pizza dough, aiding digestion.

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