Ingredients
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For the Pizza Crust:
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1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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1 Flour for dusting
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For the Mediterranean Veggie Topping:
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1/2 cup tomato sauce or marinara sauce
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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1/2 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
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1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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For Toppings:
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or vegan feta for a vegan option)
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1 Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
Feel free to customize this pizza with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients like roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or capers. It’s a versatile recipe that captures the essence of the Mediterranean cuisine.
Steps
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1
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Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can reach (usually around 500°F or 260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. |
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If you're using homemade pizza dough, dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the dough into a round shape, about 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter. If you're using store-bought dough, follow the package instructions for rolling it out. |
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Transfer the rolled-out pizza dough to a pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet dusted with flour to prevent sticking. |
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4
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Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. |
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Arrange the cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and baby spinach evenly over the sauce. |
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Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) over the veggies. Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
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Transfer the pizza (on the peel or inverted baking sheet) to the preheated oven or pizza stone and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are heated through. |
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8
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Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese (or vegan feta) evenly over the veggie toppings. |
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9
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Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is slightly melted and bubbly. |
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10
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Once out of the oven, garnish your Mediterranean Veggie Delight Pizza with fresh basil leaves. |
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11
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Slice and serve your Mediterranean-inspired veggie pizza. |
