Zaatar and Olive Pizza

Zaatar and Olive Pizza is a delightful Moroccan-inspired dish that combines the earthy flavors of zaatar spice with the briny taste of olives on a crispy base. This dairy-free pizza is not only delicious but also a perfect fusion of Mediterranean and North African cuisines.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Zaatar spice blend - 2 tablespoons
• Black olives, pitted and sliced - 50 grams
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1 small
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Sea salt - to taste
• Ground 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 lined with parchment paper.
3. Brush the rolled-out dough with olive oil evenly across the surface.
4. Sprinkle the zaatar spice blend over the dough, ensuring an even coating.
5. Arrange the sliced black olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion evenly over the zaatar-covered dough.
6. Season with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
9. Top with fresh parsley before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from olives and tomatoes.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil that support heart health.

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