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LEMON PIZZA

Zesty Lemon Pizza: A Refreshing Twist on Classic Flavors

This lemon pizza captures vibrant flavors with zesty notes and creamy mozzarella, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Use homemade easy pizza dough or store-bought.
Brine
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with regular olive oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped; try basil or arugula for a different twist.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Toppings
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Fresh or shredded.
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese Omit for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper For seasoning before serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pizza Peel
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare your pizza dough according to your favorite recipe or use store-bought. Allow it to rise.
  2. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  3. Shape the dough into a rectangular shape approximately 9x13 inches.
  4. Make the brine by combining olive oil, water, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shake to emulsify.
  5. Create dimples in the dough, pour the brine over it, then distribute mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Bake the pizza for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  7. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley, and ground black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 day or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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