Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs
Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza, combining zesty lemon and aromatic herbs for a refreshing culinary experience. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as a unique centerpiece for family gatherings. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a vibrant meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. With its crispy crust and bright flavors, this pizza will become a favorite in your household. Feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings or enjoy it as is—the options are endless!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Easy pizza dough (or store-bought)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Garlic, grated
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Fine salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh mozzarella (or shredded firm mozzarella)
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dough according to package instructions or make your own easy no-knead version.
- If using fresh mozzarella, slice into ½ inch thick pieces and pat dry.
- Shape the dough on parchment paper into a 9×13 inch rectangle.
- Create the brine by mixing olive oil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a jar.
- Dimple the shaped dough, pour the brine evenly over it, and top with mozzarella.
- Bake on a preheated pizza stone for about 8-10 minutes until browned.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the baked pizza and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg