Description
Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs is a delightful twist on traditional pizza that brings vibrant, zesty flavors to your table. This easy-to-make dish features a crispy crust topped with gooey mozzarella, fresh lemon juice, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, this vegetarian delight is quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. The unique olive oil brine enhances the overall flavor, making each bite refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Easy pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh mozzarella
- Lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
- Garlic
- Lemon zest
- Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) if using a pizza stone.
- Prepare the dough by following your preferred method until ready to stretch.
- Shape the dough on parchment paper into a 9×13 inch rectangle.
- In a glass jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; shake to mix.
- Dimple the dough and pour the brine mixture over it evenly.
- Add sliced mozzarella on top and bake on a preheated pizza stone for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice, grated Parmesan, and extra black pepper before slicing and serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg