Pizza with Pesto, Fresh Tomatoes, and Mozzarella

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
Pizza with Pesto, Fresh Tomatoes, and Mozzarella
45 min.
3
645kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious, gluten-free pizza option that's both fresh and flavorful, this Pizza with Pesto, Fresh Tomatoes, and Mozzarella is the perfect choice! In just 45 minutes, you can indulge in a mouthwatering combination of tangy basil pesto, creamy mozzarella, and juicy, ripe tomatoes, all on a perfectly crisp, gluten-free crust. This pizza is a fantastic way to bring the flavors of summer right to your table, no matter the season. The vibrant pesto base adds a burst of freshness, while the mozzarella melts beautifully, giving each bite a rich, satisfying texture. The tomatoes provide a burst of juiciness, adding a lovely balance to the rich flavors of the cheese and pesto.

Whether you're making it for lunch, dinner, or a fun gathering with friends and family, this pizza is sure to impress. Plus, it's an easy way to enjoy a gluten-free option that doesn't compromise on taste or texture. With only a few simple ingredients and a quick preparation time, this pizza is perfect for anyone craving a light yet filling meal that’s packed with flavor. It’s an ideal choice for those who are looking for a wholesome, satisfying dish that is both nourishing and delicious. So, fire up your oven, grab your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy this gluten-free pizza that's bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons basil pesto 
  • ounces mozzarella fresh grated ( 1‚ cups)
  • pound pizza dough frozen thawed ( if )
  •  plum tomatoes 

Equipment

  • oven
  • stove
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. At least 1 hour before baking pizza, set stone on lowest rack of oven (if you have a gas stove, stone can go directly on oven floor) and preheat oven to 500°F.
  2. Coarsely grate mozzarella and cut tomatoes crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. On a floured surface with your hands pat out and stretch dough evenly into a 12-inch round, keeping hands flat. (Do not handle dough more than necessary. If dough is sticky, dust it lightly with flour.)
  3. Dust baker's peel with flour and carefully transfer inch round. Jerk peel once or twice and, if dough is sticking, lift dough and sprinkle flour underneath it, reshaping dough if necessary.
  4. Spread pesto over dough leaving a 1-inch border and sprinkle with cheese. Arrange tomato slices over cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Line up far edge of peel with far edge of stone and tilt peel, jerking it gently to start pizza moving. Once edge of pizza touches stone, quickly pull back peel to completely transfer pizza to stone.
  6. Bake pizza until dough is crisp and brown, about 10 to 12 minutes, and transfer with peel to a cutting board.
  7. Cut pizza into slices and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories645kcal
Protein18.29%
Fat51.5%
Carbs30.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.67
Glycemic Load
0.97
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.984347789184%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.42mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:644.52kcal
32.23%
Fat:36.91g
56.79%
Saturated Fat:14.89g
93.08%
Carbohydrates:48.73g
16.24%
Net Carbohydrates:44.42g
16.15%
Sugar:8.09g
8.99%
Cholesterol:67.16mg
22.39%
Sodium:1174.71mg
51.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.5g
59%
Selenium:42.15µg
60.21%
Calcium:587.32mg
58.73%
Phosphorus:486.24mg
48.62%
Vitamin B12:2.47µg
41.2%
Vitamin A:1719.24IU
34.38%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
33.08%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.38%
Zinc:3.76mg
25.05%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
23.93%
Iron:3.94mg
21.87%
Copper:0.39mg
19.3%
Vitamin B3:3.75mg
18.74%
Folate:70.72µg
17.68%
Fiber:4.31g
17.24%
Vitamin K:16.18µg
15.41%
Magnesium:52.94mg
13.23%
Vitamin E:1.97mg
13.13%
Vitamin C:10.31mg
12.49%
Potassium:419.85mg
12%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.8%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.66%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Epicurious