Courgette (Zucchini) and Lemon Pizza
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Courgette (Zucchini) and Lemon Pizza
Description
This pizza begins with a ready-made dough spread with a mixture combining Greek yogurt, mature cheddar cheese, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper, providing a creamy and slightly tangy foundation. Thin slices of yellow and green courgettes add a mild, tender vegetable topping, contrasting the richness of the cheeses. Additional mature cheddar and crumbled soft goat cheese are layered on top, contributing both sharp and creamy textures. Fresh chopped chives scattered before and after baking add a mild onion flavor and vivid green color, while lemon zest brightens the final presentation.
Baked at 200°C (400°F) for about 10-15 minutes, the pizza develops a lightly golden crust with tender courgettes that may release moisture; draining and additional baking time help maintain a crisp base. The optional use of yellow courgettes enhances color variety but can be substituted with all green if unavailable.
This pizza suits a light lunch or dinner and can be adjusted for dietary preferences by replacing the yogurt and cheeses with vegan alternatives. A drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of red chili flakes can offer additional flavor notes based on preference.
The recipe encourages experimenting with the yogurt base or classic tomato sauce, and notes handling the courgette moisture to keep the crust crisp.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza base ready made
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt heaped
- 20 g cheddar cheese grated; for the base, light mature
- 20 g cheddar cheese grated; for the topping, light mature
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 0.5 courgette small; sliced, yellow
- 0.5 courgette small; sliced, green
- 30 g goat cheese crumbled, soft
- 1 lemon juice and zest only
- 3 tablespoon chive finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Roll the 1 Ready made pizza base out.
- In a bowl, mix together 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt, 20 g Light mature cheddar, juice of 1 Lemon, and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper. Spread the mixture evenly across the pizza base.
- Add slices of 0.5 Yellow courgette and 0.5 Green courgette.
- Top with 20 g Light mature cheddar and 30 g Soft goats cheese.
- Sprinkle with 3 tablespoon Fresh chives and put in the oven for 10 minutes. If the base is still a little soft, put it back in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle over some more chives and the zest of 1 Lemon before serving.
Notes
- Use yellow and green courgettes together for varied color and flavor; green alone is an acceptable substitute.
- If preferred, substitute the Greek yogurt topping with tomato sauce for a more traditional base.
- Drain any liquid released from courgettes during baking and return the pizza to the oven to maintain a crisp crust.
- For a vegan version, swap Greek yogurt with soya yogurt and use vegan cheese alternatives.
- Optionally drizzle olive oil on the pizza before serving for extra richness or sprinkle red chili flakes for spice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5pizza | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1156mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 21.5mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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