Tuna, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Pizza

Health score
43%
Tuna, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Pizza
45 min.
4
540kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your pizza game, look no further than this Tuna, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Pizza. This unique dish transforms traditional pizza into a gourmet experience, combining the tender textures of ahi tuna with the creamy richness of fresh mozzarella. The addition of aromatic basil leaves and juicy cherry tomatoes not only boosts the flavor but also adds beautiful pops of color to your plate.

Imagine biting into a perfectly baked puff pastry crust that's golden brown and flaky, serving as the ideal canvas for fresh, high-quality ingredients. This recipe brings together fresh herbs, vibrant vegetables, and the delightful umami of Kalamata olives, proving that pizza doesn’t always have to be classic tomato sauce and cheese. The hint of ginger gives the dish an unexpected warmth, while the presentation is sure to impress your guests.

Ready in just 45 minutes and packed with just 540 calories per serving, this pizza is perfect for a light lunch or a fancy dinner. Pair it with a chilled glass of rosé, like the Domaine Le Galantin 2006 Bandol Rosé, for a dining experience that feels both sophisticated and satisfying. Whether you're entertaining friends or treating yourself, this Tuna, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Pizza is a culinary adventure waiting to be explored!

Ingredients

  • ounce ahi tuna steak 
  •  cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 12 large basil leaves fresh
  • teaspoon ginger fresh minced peeled
  • ounce mozzarella cheese fresh drained cut into 12 thin slices, on several layers of paper towels
  • large green onions chopped
  •  kalamata olives pitted quartered
  • teaspoons olive oil plus additional extra-virgin for brushing and drizzling
  • sheet puff pastry frozen thawed (half of 17.3-ounce package)
  •  radishes thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F.
  2. Roll out puff pastry on floured work surface to 11-inch square. Using 4 1/2-inch bowl as guide, cut out 4 rounds from pastry.
  3. Transfer pastry to large ungreased baking sheet, spacing apart.
  4. Place another baking sheet atop pastry rounds to weigh down slightly.
  5. Bake until pastry is golden brown and baked through, about 20 minutes. Uncover pastry and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Pastry can be made 6 hours ahead.
  6. Let stand at room temperature.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  8. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add green onions; sauté until soft but not brown, about 2 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat. Divide green onions among pastry rounds.
  11. Brush tuna lightly with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Alternate 3 tuna slices, 3 mozzarella slices, and 3 basil leaves in concentric circles, slightly overlapping, atop green onions on each pastry round. Scatter tomatoes, olives, and radish slices over each.
  12. Sprinkle each with ginger and drizzle with olive oil.
  13. Bake just until tuna is opaque around edges but still translucent in center, about 3 minutes.
  14. Transfer to plates.
  15. With the pizza, pour a rosé. Try the Domaine Le Galantin 2006 Bandol Rosé ($17), which has stone fruit, mineral, and rose petal flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Calories540kcal
Protein18.32%
Fat58.62%
Carbs23.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58
Glycemic Load
15.53
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.673478333846%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
1.26mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Quercetin
2.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:539.72kcal
26.99%
Fat:35.14g
54.07%
Saturated Fat:10.72g
66.98%
Carbohydrates:31.1g
10.37%
Net Carbohydrates:29.22g
10.63%
Sugar:1.82g
2.02%
Cholesterol:43.94mg
14.65%
Sodium:421.58mg
18.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.7g
49.41%
Vitamin B12:5.99µg
99.88%
Vitamin K:69.01µg
65.72%
Selenium:40.63µg
58.04%
Vitamin B3:7.74mg
38.7%
Vitamin A:1841.54IU
36.83%
Phosphorus:296.53mg
29.65%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.36%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.81%
Vitamin D:3.35µg
22.3%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.5%
Calcium:178.5mg
17.85%
Folate:70.59µg
17.65%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.77%
Iron:2.84mg
15.75%
Magnesium:51.97mg
12.99%
Vitamin C:9.11mg
11.05%
Vitamin E:1.64mg
10.9%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.88%
Potassium:319.82mg
9.14%
Copper:0.17mg
8.34%
Fiber:1.88g
7.52%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.86%
Source:Epicurious