Description
Lemon Pizza is a vibrant and refreshing twist on traditional pizza, perfect for summer gatherings. With a crispy crust topped with creamy mozzarella, zesty lemon slices, and fragrant basil, this dish bursts with flavor, making it an unforgettable addition to any meal. Simple to prepare and customizable, Lemon Pizza will delight friends and family at your next outdoor event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using store-bought dough, let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread mozzarella evenly over the dough, then sprinkle lemon zest on top.
- Arrange lemon slices evenly on the cheese and drizzle olive oil across the pizza.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg