Best Mama Rachels Mediterranean Pizza Recipes

MINI MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

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I was on a mini-pizza kick and had already served up Mexican and Italian variations, so I opted for a Mediterranean version and came up with these. -Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 19m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches), cut in half horizontally
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced
12 Greek pitted olives, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 6-9 minutes., Place pita halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Top with meat mixture, tomato, spinach and olives. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400° until cheeses are melted, 4-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARGHERITA PITA PIZZAS

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My husband plants the garden and I harvest and cook the fruits of his labor. My favorite way to use plum tomatoes is this easy Margherita Pita Pizza. It is so good! -Rosemarie Weleski, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 pita breads (6 inches)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Thinly sliced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with oil. Top with garlic, 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, garlic powder and remaining cheese; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. , Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PIZZA MARGHERITA

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A classic Pizza Margherita, named for Queen Margherita of Italy, shows off the colors of the Italian flag with red tomatoes, white mozzarella and fresh green basil. It's so scrumptious that you'll be glad the recipe makes not one but two 13-inch pizzas! -Loretta Lawrence, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 pizzas (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
TOPPINGS:
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
20 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
8 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to two greased 14-in. pizza pans; build up edges slightly. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rest for 10 minutes., Spoon tomatoes over dough. Top with basil, oregano, cheese, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (14-inch) pre-baked pizza crust or 2 (8-inch) pre-baked pizza crusts
3/4 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers
1/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the pizza crust(s) on a pizza pan or a large baking sheet. Spread the crust(s) with pesto sauce. Top with the peppers, tomatoes, olives, and pine nuts. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella, and place the mozzarella slices on top. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until the pizza has reached the desired doneness.