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Mediterranean Pizza

Mediterranean Pizza: A Healthier Slice of Paradise

This Mediterranean Pizza offers a healthy slice filled with fresh veggies, tangy feta, and whole wheat dough, perfect for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Regular pizza dough serves as a fine alternative.
For the Infused Oil
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil.
  • 1 clove Garlic Finely grated; fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano 1.5 tsp fresh can be used.
  • 1 whole Lemon Zested; lime zest may be a substitute.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as an alternative.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1/3 cup Shredded Mozzarella Low-fat cheese can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives Halved and pitted; any brined olives can be used.
  • 1 small Tomato Sliced into 1/4"-thick rounds.
  • 1/3 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced; sweet onion can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Canned Quartered Artichokes Drained; fresh artichokes can be used if available.
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled; goat cheese is a suitable alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza Stone

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) according to your whole wheat pizza dough's instructions.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 finely grated garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, and the zest of 1 lemon. Mix well.
  3. Roll out your whole wheat pizza dough to your desired thickness on a floured surface and transfer to a lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
  4. Brush the infused oil evenly over the surface of the dough.
  5. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the oiled dough, then arrange the sliced tomatoes, red onion, canned artichokes, and halved Kalamata olives over the cheese.
  6. Bake the topped pizza in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  7. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese on top.
  8. Slice into wedges while warm and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow pizza to rest for a couple of minutes after baking for cleaner slices. Customize with seasonal vegetables as preferred.

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