Description
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, this Greek veggie pizza combines vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs with a healthy whole wheat crust for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Whole wheat pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup rustic tomato sauce made from canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Let store-bought dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Brush a thin layer of olive oil over the dough’s surface.
- Evenly spread the tomato sauce over the pizza, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Layer the pizza with spinach, followed by red onions, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Sprinkle fresh oregano, basil, and black pepper on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is slightly melted.
- Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
For a low-carb version, substitute the dough with cauliflower crust. Add additional vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Greek pizza, veggie pizza, Mediterranean cuisine