Description
Lemon pizza is a refreshing culinary twist, featuring a crispy crust topped with zesty lemon sauce and gooey cheese. Perfect for summer gatherings, this unique dish brings bright flavors and delightful aromas that will impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 large fresh lemons (juiced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or oregano (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the zesty sauce.
- Spread fresh mozzarella over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Drizzle the lemon mixture evenly over the cheese and top with fresh herbs.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving with extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg