Zaatar Pita Pizza

Zaatar Pita Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a crispy pita base topped with aromatic zaatar spice blend, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of olive oil. This dairy-free Moroccan dish is both flavorful and satisfying, perfect for a light meal or snack.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pita bread - 2 pieces
• Zaatar spice blend - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix the zaatar spice blend with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to create a paste.
3. Place the pita breads on a baking sheet and spread the zaatar paste evenly over the surface of each pita.
4. Top the pita with the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
5. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the toppings, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the pita are crispy and the vegetables are tender.
7. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives.

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