Greek Vegetarian Pizza

Greek and pizza might not seem like two words that go together, but why not serve fresh Greek flavors on a pie? After all, flavor combos that work as a salad often also work as pizza. Margherita Pizza? Basically a Caprese Salad thrown onto a crust. And this approach makes for a better-for-you pizza since it’s spread with hummus, an excellent source of plant-based protein, and then topped with plenty of veggies (and minimal cheese). Make it for an easy weeknight dinner you’ll have on the table in under an hour.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small (or 1/2 large) red onion, sliced into half moons
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 large piece of whole wheat flatbread cut into 2, 4-inch squares
1/4 cup original flavor hummus
2 tablespoons feta, crumbled
1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
6 pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/4-1/2 teaspoon oregano

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In medium sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and sauté another 5 minutes; set aside.
3. Separate sandwich thins into four halves and lightly coat each side with cooking spray. Place on baking sheet and bake 15 minutes, turning over halfway through.
4. Spread hummus on each toasted sandwich thin and top equally with tomatoes, mozzarella, feta and olives. Sprinkle with oregano and broil about 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve with side of spinach sauté.

WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE Homemade pizza is easy to prepare and is generally better for you than delivery, since (if?) you can control the ingredients. This one comes with creative Greek flair and is a great plant-based dish to help you cut back on meat at every meal. It’s also piled with antioxidant-rich veggies and herbs.