Lemon Pizza
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Lemon Pizza, where tangy lemon zest meets creamy mozzarella on a crispy crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, this unique dish will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Quick and easy to prepare, it offers a delightful culinary experience that your friends and family will crave. Get ready for compliments and requests for the recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh basil leaves (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch round.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper evenly.
- Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough, covering it completely.
- Zest one lemon over the cheese and drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg