Phyllo Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

Health score
1%
Phyllo Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes
45 min.
6
170kcal

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If you're in the mood for a delightful and unexpected twist on traditional pizza, then our Phyllo Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes is just the recipe for you! This enticing dish brings together the flaky, crisp texture of phyllo pastry with the rich and smoky flavor of mozzarella, resulting in a pizza that’s both light and indulgent at the same time.

The star of this dish, the roasted cherry tomatoes, brings a burst of sweetness that balances the salty depth of Kalamata olives and the sharpness of Parmesan cheese. Combined with fresh oregano, both dried and chopped, each bite is an explosion of flavor, making it perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a fun starter for your next gathering.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this stunning and visually appealing dish that serves six. This recipe proudly boasts only 170 calories per serving, allowing you to indulge guilt-free! The method is straightforward, making it accessible even for novice cooks, while still impressing your friends and family with gourmet flair. So preheat your oven and get ready to create a delicious masterpiece that’s sure to become a favorite in your home. Enjoy the delightful blend of textures and flavors; every slice is a celebration of happiness!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cherry tomatoes 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup kalamata olives pitted quartered
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • teaspoons oregano fresh coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese divided finely grated
  • inch sheets dough fresh frozen thawed
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted ()
  • 0.5  bell pepper yellow cut into thin strips

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen towels
  • spatula
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss tomatoes, oliveoil, salt, and oregano in medium bowl.Scatter tomatoes on large rimmed bakingsheet; roast until soft and beginning tocollapse, about 22 minutes.
  2. Remove fromoven and let tomato mixture cool. Maintainoven temperature.
  3. Place stack of phyllo sheets on worksurface and cover with plastic wrap, thendamp kitchen towel to prevent drying.
  4. Brush another large rimmed bakingsheet with some of melted butter.
  5. Place 1phyllo sheet on baking sheet.
  6. Brush lightlywith melted butter and top with secondphyllo sheet.
  7. Brush with butter and topwith third sheet; brush with butter.
  8. Sprinklewith 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Repeat 3more times for total of 12 phyllo sheets and4 tablespoons Parmesan.
  9. Sprinkle stackedphyllo sheets with grated mozzarella,leaving 1/2-inch plain border. Top withroasted tomatoes, pepper strips, and olives.
  10. Bake pizza until phyllo is crisp, 25 to 27minutes.
  11. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons fresh oreganoover, loosen pizza from sheet with largemetal spatula, and slide onto cutting board.
  12. *Also called mozzarella affumicata; sold atsome specialty foods stores and at cheeseshops. If unavailable, use regular (not fresh)whole-milk mozzarella.
  13. Per serving:313 calories,21 g fat,2 g fiber
  14. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories170kcal
Protein4.89%
Fat81.17%
Carbs13.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
0.75
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
5.8543477991353%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:169.68kcal
8.48%
Fat:15.83g
24.35%
Saturated Fat:8.22g
51.41%
Carbohydrates:6.12g
2.04%
Net Carbohydrates:5.02g
1.82%
Sugar:1.49g
1.66%
Cholesterol:33mg
11%
Sodium:463.4mg
20.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.15g
4.29%
Vitamin C:31.14mg
37.75%
Vitamin A:712.07IU
14.24%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.1%
Vitamin K:9.38µg
8.94%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.75%
Calcium:57.01mg
5.7%
Iron:0.92mg
5.12%
Potassium:169.89mg
4.85%
Phosphorus:47.06mg
4.71%
Fiber:1.1g
4.39%
Folate:16.07µg
4.02%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.81%
Selenium:2.6µg
3.71%
Copper:0.07mg
3.64%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.2%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.03%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.88%
Magnesium:11.19mg
2.8%
Zinc:0.3mg
1.98%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.37%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.15%
Source:Epicurious