Spicy Tomato Pizza

Spicy Tomato Pizza is a delightful Moroccan twist on a classic dish, featuring a zesty tomato base infused with aromatic spices and topped with fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make pizza brings vibrant flavors and textures to your table, perfect for sharing with friends or family.

Spicy Tomato Pizza
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Moroccan
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough - 200 grams
  • Canned crushed tomatoes - 200 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Harissa paste - 1 tablespoon
  • Cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Bell pepper - 1 small, sliced
  • Red onion - 1/2, thinly sliced
  • Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, harissa paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the spicy tomato sauce.
  3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  4. Spread the spicy tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Top the sauce with sliced bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top, followed by a drizzle of olive oil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.
  8. Once cooked, remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbs: 55 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, which can support heart health.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives, promoting good cholesterol levels.

Tags

MoroccanKosherPizza