Pizza de Aceitunas y Alcaparras

Pizza de Aceitunas y Alcaparras is a delightful Spanish vegetarian pizza that combines the briny flavors of olives and capers with a rich tomato base and gooey cheese. This dish is perfect for a quick meal or a casual get-together, bringing a taste of Spain right to your table.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Green olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Capers - 30 grams, rinsed
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base of the dough.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the tomato sauce.
6. Evenly distribute the sliced Kalamata and green olives, capers, and red onion on top of the cheese.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Olives provide healthy fats and antioxidants.
• Capers are low in calories and high in nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K.

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