Gourmet Mediterranean Pizza Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• 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.

HOMEMADE MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA WITH PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the ground lamb with spices in a medium-size bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
• Roll into small balls about 3/4 of an inch around.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and when hot add the olive oil. Place the lamb meatballs in the skillet giving space between them.
• Cook for about 4 minutes turning them a couple of times until they are browned.
• Remove from the pan and set aside for adding to the pizza.
• Preheat the oven to its hottest setting - 550°F is preferred (or as hot as your oven will go) and place a pizza stone in the oven to preheat as well.
• On a floured surface, flatten out the ball of dough. With a rolling pin, begin from the center and roll out in all directions until you have the desired thickness.
• Place the pizza dough on a piece of parchment paper.
• Spoon on the pesto sauce to the rolled-out dough and smear around leaving one inch of the outer crust free of sauce.
• Add the lamb meatballs, sundried tomatoes, olives, and cheeses.
• Remove the pizza stones from the oven. Carefully place the parchment paper with the pizza onto the stone.
• Baked in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the crust and cheeses are both golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and add the spinach. Slice and serve.

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HOW TO MAKE A MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a pan/skillet. Once hot add in the onions and sauté with a little bit of salt until translucent. Lower the heat and continue to cook stirring occasionally until they are a golden brown.
• Add in the chopped spinach, cook until it begins to wilt, then add in artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, olives, garlic powder, oregano, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
• Cook for a couple of minutes until the moisture is evaporated from the vegetable mix.
• Preheat your oven to 425˚F. Place your crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Poke the crust with a fork several times then brush with olive oil. Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes until the crust begins to get color.
• Carefully remove the crust from the oven, spread the pizza sauce over the top, then the vegetable mixture, and last the feta cheese. Bake for another 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

GOURMET CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or medium baking sheet.
• Place chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Cool, then either shred or chop into small pieces.
• Unroll dough, and press into the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake crust for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven.
• Spread ranch dressing over partially baked crust. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese. Place tomatoes, green onion, and chicken on top of mozzarella cheese, then top with Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Chop artichokes; set aside. On a floured surface, roll bread dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Brush the dough lightly with reserved marinade., Combine the basil, oregano and thyme; sprinkle over marinade. Sprinkle with 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, ham, artichokes, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brush pizza shell with olive oil.
• Spread pesto sauce thoroughly over the surface of the shell, leaving the edge as a crust.
• Top with olives, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, wilted spinach leaves and cover with cheeses.
• Place pizza directly on oven rack for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted from centre to edge.
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.