Description
A flavorful veggie-packed pizza inspired by Mediterranean ingredients like olives, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, all baked to perfection over a crispy crust.
Ingredients
- 1 pack store-bought pizza dough (approx. 440 g / 15.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 525°F (275°C). Place pizza pan inside to preheat for 5 minutes, then brush with olive oil.
- Roll or stretch pizza dough into a 12–13 inch circle on a floured surface, keeping a raised edge for the crust.
- Transfer dough to hot pizza pan.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over sauce, then add red onion, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper, oregano, salt, and pepper. Top with feta.
- Brush crust edge with olive oil.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil if using. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use a gluten-free or cauliflower crust to make it gluten-free.
- Top with fresh arugula, pesto, or balsamic glaze after baking for added flavor.
- Preheat oven and pan for a crispier crust.
- Customize toppings with spinach, artichokes, or mushrooms.
- Great with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
