Quick Pizza Margherita

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

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Quick Pizza Margherita: A Delicious and Wholesome Meal

Are you in the mood for a delightful and satisfying pizza that's both easy to make and bursting with flavors? Look no further than this Quick Pizza Margherita recipe! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this scrumptious dish serves four and is ready in just 45 minutes. Not only is it a crowd-pleaser, but it's also relatively lightweight in terms of calories, with each serving coming in at around 287 kcal.

This Pizza Margherita is a versatile meal that can be the main course or a main dish, depending on your preference. The recipe calls for a delightful combination of fresh ingredients, including thinly sliced plum tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and mouth-watering mozzarella cheese. The pizza crust is made from refrigerated dough, making it a breeze to prepare, and the addition of balsamic vinegar adds a tangy twist that perfectly complements the rich flavors of the toppings.

With a golden crust and a melange of savory ingredients, this Quick Pizza Margherita is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So, why not give it a try and indulge in a delicious, homemade pizza experience?

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 B3:0.57mg
2.84%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.84%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.27%