Pita Pizza with Caramelized Onions
Transform your pizza night with this quick and flavorful Pita Pizza with Caramelized Onions! Using whole wheat pita bread as a crispy, no-fuss base, this recipe layers on a luscious combination of golden, slow-cooked onions, melty mozzarella cheese, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all topped with fresh basil for a burst of herby goodness. A touch of pizza sauce keeps things classic, while optional red pepper flakes add a tantalizing kick. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and bakes to bubbly perfection in 10 minutes. Healthy, customizable, and irresistibly delicious, it's your go-to shortcut to gourmet pizza in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 medium Yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Thinly slice the yellow onions and add them to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and sugar to enhance caramelization.
Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the onions are cooking, prepare your pita bread by brushing them lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. This will give them a crispy base.
Place the pita breads on a baking sheet and spread an even layer of pizza sauce over each one.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, dividing it evenly among the pita breads.
Scatter the caramelized onions, cherry tomato halves, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the cheese.
Bake the pita pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the pita bread are crispy.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor and color.
Slice each pita pizza into quarters and serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.8 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 6469 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.1 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 79.7 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1792 mg | 138% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2708 mg | 58% | |
*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.
