Pesto Pita Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this irresistibly quick and fresh recipe for Pesto Pita Pizza! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features soft pita bread topped with vibrant basil pesto, gooey mozzarella cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, and delicate slices of red onion. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper bring out the flavors before baking to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. Finished with fresh arugula and a touch of grated Parmesan, these individual-sized pizzas offer a gourmet twist with minimal effort. Ideal for serving family or friends, this recipe is a delightful combination of crispy textures and bright, herbaceous flavors. Whether you're looking for a unique appetizer or a quick, flavorful main course, Pesto Pita Pizza is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 1 cup Basil pesto
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (sliced) Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Fresh arugula
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Spread each pita bread evenly with about 2 tablespoons of basil pesto, leaving a small border around the edges for a crust.
Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto layer on each pita.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and scatter them evenly across the pita pizzas. Thinly slice the red onion and distribute the slices as well.
Drizzle each pita with a small amount of olive oil and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Place the pita pizzas on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the pitas are golden brown.
Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes. Top each pita with a handful of fresh arugula and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Slice the pita pizzas into wedges and serve immediately. Enjoy your quick and delicious pesto pita pizzas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.0 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.5 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 4247 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 87.0 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1984 mg | 153% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2228 mg | 47% | |
*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.
