Margherita Pita Pizzas
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these quick and delicious Margherita Pita Pizzas, a lighter take on the classic Italian favorite. Perfectly crispy pita bread serves as the base for layers of tangy tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant garlic oil, creating an irresistible flavor combination in just 20 minutes. With fresh basil leaves added after baking, these individual pizzas are as vibrant as they are delicious. Ideal for busy nights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe delivers gourmet flavors with minimal effort. Customize with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, and watch these personal-sized pizzas disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 12 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a large baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. In a small bowl, mix the garlic with olive oil to create garlic oil.
Place each pita bread on a sheet of parchment paper. Lightly brush the top of each pita with the garlic oil.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce evenly over each pita, leaving a small border around the edges.
Slice the fresh mozzarella into thin rounds and evenly distribute over the tomato sauce on each pita.
Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper on each pita. Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat, if desired.
Carefully transfer the prepared pitas (on the parchment paper) onto the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the pita are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and top each pizza with fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Slice into wedges if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy your Margherita Pita Pizzas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.7 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.7 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 3878 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.7 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1237 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 614 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
