Ingredients and Weight:
- Pizza dough: 300 grams (ready-made or homemade)
- Shredded Mozzarella cheese: 200 grams
- Sliced ripe olives: 50 grams
- Thinly sliced red onions: 50 grams
- Fresh basil leaves: 10 leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Pizza sauce or tomato paste: omitted (for the Tomatoless Pizza)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 20-25 minutes
- Total: 35-40 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate difficulty due to the precise baking process.)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (250°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Drizzle the pizza dough with olive oil and spread it evenly using a brush or your hands.
- Sprinkle the shredded Mozzarella cheese evenly on the dough.
- Arrange the olives, red onions, and basil leaves on top of the pizza.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 total servings)
Calories: ~300 calories (depending on ingredients used)
Fat: ~16g
Carbohydrates: ~30g
Protein: ~14g
(Note: Nutritional values may vary based on actual ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Creative combination of flavors without the traditional tomato base.
- Features a blend of salty, savory, and slightly sweet flavors from the olives and onions.
- The absence of tomato gives it a unique, non-traditional taste that is perfect for those who don't care for tomato-based pizza.
User Comments:
- "This pizza was a pleasant surprise! The combination of flavors was unique and really well-balanced."
- "I love how creative this dish is! It's a great alternative to regular pizza."
- "The absence of tomato sauce made this pizza stand out. It was delicious!"
- "The crust was perfect! It had a nice crunch to it."
- "This is a great dish for those who don't like their pizza too tomato-heavy."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Preheat the oven thoroughly before baking to ensure a crispy crust.
- Watch the pizza closely during baking as it can easily overcook. Adjust the baking time accordingly based on your oven's calibration.