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Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe

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Yes, there truly is a Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe
I must also say this this is one of the best tasting pizzas around as well!

Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe

Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe

This is a recipe for a delicious homemade Margherita pizza.
However, this recipe is Mediterranean diet friendly as well.

Just when you may have thought that being on a ‘diet’ means that you have to avoid pizza.
Avoiding pizza is a hard thing for me to do even when I am not on any special or specific kind of a diet.
However, this pizza is friendly to the food lifestyle with the Mediterranean diet which makes it okay to me!

One of the biggest issues that comes with regular pizza recipes is with the crust that was used to make that pizza.

However, that is not an issue for this pizza recipe because we are using a whole wheat pizza crust. Just to clarify what a whole wheat pizza crust is, many recipes call for a small amount of whole wheat flour in addition to all purpose flour.

But, this pizza crust is all whole wheat flour.

The recipe for this whole wheat pizza crust was one that I posted yesterday.
You can find this Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole Wheat Pizza Crust recipe here.



Here is what else you will need for this whole wheat Mediterranean pizza recipe.

Tomatoes are a big deal on the diet, as you may already know.
So, as a result, we will be using both whole (sliced) tomatoes and diced tomatoes.

For the whole tomatoes, I like something smaller like a Roma, Plum or cherry tomato.
We will slice these tomatoes and put them on top. I suggest choosing a firmer tomato to do this as it is there for both presentation and taste.

Because this is one of those Mediterranean diet recipes, we will also be using some olive oil.

Actually, the olive oil, being in true Mediterranean Diet style, will be something that we drizzle on top.
It really is sounding good so far if you ask me!

Basil is another great ingredient in this recipe.
Really, if you can , please use fresh basil for this pizza. Not only is fresh basil to yummy to eat, it also helps make the pizza look so presentable and pretty!

Like most Pizza Recipes, this one calls for Mozzarella Cheese.

If you recall from my Mediterranean Diet food pyramid, dairy products such as cheese are foods that are eaten in moderation. That is, up to daily.

If you are wanting to limit how much cheese is going on to your pizza then here is a solution for you.
Use slices of mozzarella cheese instead of the usual grated. Also, place those slices of mozzarella cheese strategically on your pizza so that they do not overlap and so that every slice gets a bit of cheese on it.

Did you know that pizza is the number two most popular food in America?

Personally, I thought it would have been number one instead of number two (just behind hamburgers).
You can read some amazing facts and trivia all pizza and the most loved pizza here.

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Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe

Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe

Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe

I mentioned earlier that you will need my whole wheat pizza crust for this recipe. You can find my Mediterranean Diet Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Recipe Here.

Here are the ingredients that you will need for this recipe.

  • Whole Wheat Pizza Crust– 1 pizza crust all ready to use for making this pizza.
  • Olive Oil– 2 tablespoons.
  • Canned Tomatoes- Use crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes depending on what you prefer. About 1/2 to 3/4 cup depending on the size of your pizza crust. Drain out most of the liquid before using the tomatoes as well.
  • Mozzarella Cheese- grated 1/2 to 3/4 cup or sliced.
  • Basil- about 10-12 leaves depending on the size of the leaves and the size of your pizza.
  • Roma or similar sized tomatoes- 3-4 sliced.



Here is how to make my Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe.

  • Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees. If you are using a pizza stone simply place it in the center of the oven on a rack.
  • Layout a large sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface. This is what we will use to prepare our pizza on and also transfer it with. I love parchment paper for this reason too!
  • Roll out the pizza crust that you have prepared on to the parchment paper in order to make your crust. I like to use a small rolling pin to do this with. If you want a thin crust pizza aim for about 1/2″ thickness of the crust.
  • Sprinkle some of the olive oil on top of the pizza crust. About a tablespoon should work.
  • Now we will cover the crust with the tomatoes from the can. Distribute these tomatoes so that they reach to about 1/2″ away from the edge of the crust.
  • Next, distribute the cheese according to the amount of cheese that you have decided to use. For a minimum of cheese, simply place slices on the pizza strategically so that every slice gets a bit. Cheese lovers on the other hand, or anyone else, can distribute grated cheese to cover the pizza.
  • Top the pizza with the remaining ingredients which should be evenly and strategically distributed to make the pizza look nice and taste good.
  • Use the parchment paper to therefore transfer the pizza to your oven.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until it begins to brown around the edges and appears to be done.




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Yield: 1 pizza

Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe

Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe

This delicious pizza Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe will impress your family and friends when you serve it to them.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

  • Whole Wheat Pizza Crust– 1 pizza crust all ready to use for making this pizza.
  • Olive Oil– 2 tablespoons.
  • Canned Tomatoes- Use crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes depending on what you prefer. About 1/2 to 3/4 cup depending on the size of your pizza crust. Drain out most of the liquid before using the tomatoes as well.
  • Mozzarella Cheese- grated 1/2 to 3/4 cup or sliced.
  • Basil- about 10-12 leaves depending on the size of the leaves and the size of your pizza.
  • Roma or similar sized tomatoes- 3-4 sliced.

Instructions

Here is how to make my Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Recipe.

  • Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees. If you are using a pizza stone simply place it in the center of the oven on a rack.
  • Layout a large sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface. This is what we will use to prepare our pizza on and also transfer it with. I love parchment paper for this reason too!
  • Roll out the pizza crust that you have prepared on to the parchment paper in order to make your crust. I like to use a small rolling pin to do this with. If you want a thin crust pizza aim for about 1/2″ thickness of the crust.
  • Sprinkle some of the olive oil on top of the pizza crust. About a tablespoon should work.
  • Now we will cover the crust with the tomatoes from the can. Distribute these tomatoes so that they reach to about 1/2″ away from the edge of the crust.
  • Next, distribute the cheese according to the amount of cheese that you have decided to use. For a minimum of cheese, simply place slices on the pizza strategically so that every slice gets a bit. Cheese lovers on the other hand, or anyone else, can distribute grated cheese to cover the pizza.
  • Top the pizza with the remaining ingredients which should be evenly and strategically distributed to make the pizza look nice and taste good.
  • Use the parchment paper to transfer the pizza to your oven.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until it begins to brown around the edges and appears to be done.

Notes

  • Whole Wheat Pizza Crust–
  • Olive Oil–
  • Canned Tomatoes- Use crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes depending on what you prefer. About 1/2 to 3/4 cup depending on the size of your pizza crust. Drain out most of the liquid before using the tomatoes as well.


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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

nutrition depends on size of pizza

Serving Size:

1 slice

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250Total Fat: 12.8gCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 3g

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