Quick Pizza Margherita

Health score
6%
Quick Pizza Margherita
45 min.
4
287kcal

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If you're craving a delicious and satisfying meal that can be whipped up in no time, look no further than this Quick Pizza Margherita! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time in between, this recipe brings the classic flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. With a crispy crust, fresh tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese, it's a dish that will delight your taste buds and impress your family or guests.

What makes this pizza truly special is its simplicity. Using refrigerated pizza crust dough, you can skip the lengthy process of making dough from scratch, allowing you to focus on the fresh ingredients that make this pizza shine. The combination of ripe plum tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar creates a burst of flavor that is both refreshing and satisfying.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a meal that not only tastes great but is also relatively light, with each serving clocking in at around 287 calories. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Quick Pizza Margherita is an easy and enjoyable way to bring a taste of Italy to your table. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a slice of homemade goodness!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh thinly sliced
  •  garlic clove halved
  • teaspoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • 10 ounce pizza dough refrigerated canned
  • 0.8 pound plum tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces mozzarella fresh shredded

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Unroll crust dough onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat into a 13 x 11-inch rectangle.
  3. Bake at 400 for 8 minutes.
  4. Remove crust from oven, and brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Rub crust with cut sides of garlic.
  5. Arrange tomato slices on crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  6. Bake at 400 for 12 minutes or until cheese melts and crust is golden.
  7. Combine 1/2 teaspoon oil and vinegar, stirring with a whisk.
  8. Sprinkle pizza evenly with sliced basil, salt, and pepper.
  9. Drizzle the vinegar mixture evenly over the pizza.
  10. Cut pizza into 8 pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Calories287kcal
Protein17.36%
Fat30.05%
Carbs52.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.75
Glycemic Load
1.24
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.8352173825969%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286.61kcal
14.33%
Fat:9.73g
14.97%
Saturated Fat:4.44g
27.74%
Carbohydrates:38.32g
12.77%
Net Carbohydrates:36.15g
13.15%
Sugar:7.13g
7.92%
Cholesterol:22.4mg
7.47%
Sodium:767.66mg
33.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.65g
25.29%
Vitamin A:1058.76IU
21.18%
Vitamin K:20.54µg
19.56%
Calcium:159.01mg
15.9%
Vitamin C:12.43mg
15.06%
Iron:2.4mg
13.32%
Phosphorus:123.93mg
12.39%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.77%
Fiber:2.16g
8.65%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.11%
Selenium:4.94µg
7.05%
Potassium:237.22mg
6.78%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.72%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.86%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.63%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.55%
Magnesium:17.39mg
4.35%
Folate:16.81µg
4.2%
Copper:0.07mg
3.42%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.84%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.84%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.27%
Source:My Recipes