Description
Lemon Pizza is a unique and refreshing dish that combines the zesty flavor of lemons with the classic taste of pizza, offering a delightful twist for pizza lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Brush the dough with olive oil.
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Drizzle the lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest over the cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest.
- Pair with a light salad for a complete meal.
- Can be made with gluten-free pizza dough for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Pizza, Unique Pizza Recipes, Refreshing Pizza