Mediterranean Pizza Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
414 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Pizza Recipe
Description
The Mediterranean Pizza utilizes a 12-inch dough base dressed with olive oil and a blend of herbs including thyme, black pepper, and optional dried basil. Toppings incorporate tangy canned artichokes, sweet and intense sun-dried tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and sharp red onions layered under melted fresh mozzarella cheese.
Baked at a high temperature (450°F) to develop a crisp crust and bubbly cheese, the pizza is finished with fresh cherry tomato halves and chopped parsley, adding freshness and color. The combination of ingredients delivers a savory, slightly tangy profile with herbal and umami notes throughout.
This pizza can be served immediately upon coming out of the oven as a flavorful main dish or shared appetizer. Variations in dough type (regular, whole wheat, gluten-free) are supported, and additional toppings like roasted zucchini or feta can be added.
Leftovers can be stored for up to three days and reheated gently in a low oven to preserve texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 inch pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp basil optional, dried
- 1 can artichoke hearts 15 oz
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 3/4 cup red onion sliced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella sliced or shredded
- 1/2 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. IF you're using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
- On a baking sheet or a pizza peel, roll out the pizza dough to 12 inches.
- Spread olive oil on the dough and sprinkle salt, thyme, black pepper and dried basil on the pizza dough.
- Top the pizza dough with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, red onion and fresh mozzarella.
- Transfer the pizza onto the pizza stone (if using) and bake in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and the dough is crispy on the edges.
- Top with fresh tomatoes and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use regular, whole wheat, or gluten-free pizza dough to suit dietary preferences.
- Substitute olive oil with toum, zhough, basil oil, or pesto as a flavorful base alternative.
- Add roasted or fried zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, spinach, or feta cheese for extra toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Reheat pizza slowly in a 250°F oven for approximately 25 minutes to maintain crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1166mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2149IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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