Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of 3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza – a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This pizza combines the zesty freshness of lemon and basil with a trio of cheeses for a mouthwatering experience.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 lb ball of pizza dough
Toppings:
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 shallot, halved and leaves separated
- Chili flakes
- 1 tsp honey
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 small Meyer or regular lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450° F.
- Prepare the dough: On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a thin 10-12 inch circle. Transfer it to a baking sheet.
- Add toppings: Brush the crust with olive oil, then sprinkle with parmesan, sesame seeds, thyme, garlic, shallots, chili flakes, and drizzle honey. Add mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Arrange lemon slices and torn basil leaves on top.
- Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil, slice, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
