5 from 30 votes
Mediterranean Pizza
Mediterranean Pizza starts with pizza dough prepared and risen, then topped with pesto, shredded mozzarella, artichoke quarters, roasted red peppers, Castelvetrano olives, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Baked until the crust is golden and cheese melted, it finishes with a sprinkle of red chile flakes, flaky salt, dried oregano, and fresh arugula, creating a pizza with complex flavors from briny, tangy, and herbal ingredients.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
57 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
598 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough kit, brand DeLallo
- water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided, DeLallo Private Reserve brand
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2-3 tablespoons pesto sauce DeLallo Simply brand
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¾ cup artichoke quarters drained and sliced, brand DeLallo
- ¾ cup roasted red pepper drained and chopped, DeLallo brand
- ¾ cup Castelvetrano olives brand DeLallo, pitted
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- red chile flakes
- salt flaky
- oregano dried
- 1 cup arugula
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza dough according to the kit directions. Add a drizzle of olive oil and honey if desired. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes then place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a spot away from drafts to rise until at least doubled in size, about 30 minutes to 1 hour. The dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days where it will slowly rise.
- Preheat the pizza stone (if using) in the oven at 450°F. Bring the dough to room temperature then shape on a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the pesto over the dough leaving a ½ inch border for the crust. Sprinkle with 1 ½ cups of the mozzarella then top with the artichoke hearts, roasted bell pepper, olives, and sliced onions. Finish with the rest of the mozzarella, the minced garlic, and 1-2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove the pizza and sprinkle with red chile flakes, flaky salt, and dried oregano. Toss the arugula with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and Parmesan cheese then slice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
598kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
2345mg
(98%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
939IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
398mg
(40%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 2345mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 939IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 398mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.