The Mediterranean Diet Series: Part Two

Mediterranean Pizza recipe

The Mediterranean Diet Pizza

Easy Swaps To Go Mediterranean
Instead of rice: service up whole grain quinoa or farro. Portion control:1/2 c - 1c
Instead of sautéing vegetables in butter cook with olive oil
Instead of sour cream-based tip. Try Greek Yogurt based tzatziki.
Instead of a beef burger try a salmon patty.
Instead of snacking on potato chips. Search for lightly salted or unsalted nuts.
This Greek Flat Bread Pizza is the perfect quick and easy vegetarian dinner for a busy weeknight! My 5 Minute Flatbread crust creates a crispy, crunchy base that is topped with homemade spinach pesto, mozzarella, feta, artichoke hearts, red onion, grape tomatoes, and black olives.
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Course Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 2 flatbread crusts homemade or storebought
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup spinach pesto
  • 8 oz. shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2.25 oz. can of sliced black olives
  • 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Make my quick and easy flatbread recipe and par-bake as instructed. Or purchase two store-bought flatbread crusts.
  • Brush both crusts with olive oil.
  • Divide pesto evenly between the crusts, spreading it in an even layer.
  • Divide shredded cheese between the two crusts.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, black olives, artichoke hearts, feta, and oregano along with a pinch of Kosher salt.
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the veggies are tender and the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and arugula and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition:
Serving Size:
Calories: 293
Sugar: 1.9 g
Sodium: 617.4 mg
Fat: 11.6 g
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Carbohydrates: 33.9 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 13.5 g
Cholesterol: 10.8 mg
For the recipe for the flatbread dough here is the link: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/flatbread-pizza-dough-5-minutes-no-yeast/
Exercise 30 minutes a day + Hydration + Meal Prep Lunch + Stop eating when you are satisfied with food + Stay away from Starbucks + Snack healthy + Sleep well + Smile more + Cry when you need to + Gratitude + Light Dinner
Great Love To you All
Deb
Mediterranean Pizza recipe

The Mediterranean Diet Pizza

Easy Swaps To Go Mediterranean
Instead of rice: service up whole grain quinoa or farro. Portion control:1/2 c – 1c
Instead of sautéing vegetables in butter cook with olive oil
Instead of sour cream-based tip. Try Greek Yogurt based tzatziki.
Instead of a beef burger try a salmon patty.
Instead of snacking on potato chips. Search for lightly salted or unsalted nuts.
This Greek Flat Bread Pizza is the perfect quick and easy vegetarian dinner for a busy weeknight! My 5 Minute Flatbread crust creates a crispy, crunchy base that is topped with homemade spinach pesto, mozzarella, feta, artichoke hearts, red onion, grape tomatoes, and black olives.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 2 flatbread crusts homemade or storebought
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup spinach pesto
  • 8 oz. shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2.25 oz. can of sliced black olives
  • 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Make my quick and easy flatbread recipe and par-bake as instructed. Or purchase two store-bought flatbread crusts.
  • Brush both crusts with olive oil.
  • Divide pesto evenly between the crusts, spreading it in an even layer.
  • Divide shredded cheese between the two crusts.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, black olives, artichoke hearts, feta, and oregano along with a pinch of Kosher salt.
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the veggies are tender and the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and arugula and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition:
Serving Size:
Calories: 293
Sugar: 1.9 g
Sodium: 617.4 mg
Fat: 11.6 g
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Carbohydrates: 33.9 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 13.5 g
Cholesterol: 10.8 mg
For the recipe for the flatbread dough here is the link: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/flatbread-pizza-dough-5-minutes-no-yeast/
Exercise 30 minutes a day + Hydration + Meal Prep Lunch + Stop eating when you are satisfied with food + Stay away from Starbucks + Snack healthy + Sleep well + Smile more + Cry when you need to + Gratitude + Light Dinner
Great Love To you All
Deb