Veg on a Wedge Pita Pizza
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible recipe for Veg on a Wedge Pita Pizza! Crafted with wholesome whole wheat pita bread as the base, this quick and easy dish is loaded with vibrant, thinly sliced vegetables like red and yellow bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and savory red onions. Each pita is brushed with olive oil, layered with flavorful pizza sauce, and topped with shredded mozzarella cheese for a perfect melty finish. A sprinkle of dried oregano, sliced black olives, and fresh basil leaves elevates the flavors, while the crispy, golden edges of the pita add delightful texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthier homemade pizza alternative is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it sliced into wedges for a fun, shareable meal that's bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Perfect for vegetarians and pizza lovers alike, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 1 quarter cup Sliced black olives
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Brush each piece of pita bread lightly with olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over each pita, leaving a small border around the edges.
Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each pita.
Prepare the vegetables by thinly slicing the red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
Sprinkle the sliced bell peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, and black olives evenly on top of the cheese.
Season each pita pizza with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper for added flavor.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the pita are slightly crisp.
Remove the pita pizzas from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Slice each pita into wedges and enjoy your Veg on a Wedge Pita Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.2 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 6468 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 61.9 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1008 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 3074 mg | 65% | |
*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.
