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Grandmother's Lebanese Vegetable and Zaatar Pizza
This recipe recreates a delicious Lebanese-style pizza, inspired by a grandmother's traditional method. It's loaded with fresh vegetables and finished with a sprinkle of aromatic zaatar, offering a vibrant and flavorful experience. The pizza features a homemade tomato sauce seasoned with oregano, zaatar, and paprika, spread over a light and fluffy dough, then topped with mozzarella cheese and an assortment of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and olives before being baked to golden perfection.
#Pizza
#Lebanese
#Vegetarian
#Homemade
#Veggies
#Zaatar
#Mediterranean
#Grandmother's Recipe
Sautéing onions and garlic for the sauce
Recipe Information
40m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
3h
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Lebanese
Arabic
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
20g
Protein
55g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Pizza sauce simmering
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Assembling the pizza with cheese and vegetables
Instructions
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- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.10m
Preview10mPreviewActivate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. - In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.3mPreview3mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.10mPreview10mPreviewTransfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.1h 30mPreview1h 30mPreviewLightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the pizza sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the small diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.5m
Preview5mPreviewPrepare the pizza sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the small diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes. - Add minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.1mPreview1mPreviewAdd minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, zaatar, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, zaatar, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer. - Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.20mPreview20mPreviewReduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating.20mPreview20mPreviewPreheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating.
- Punch down the risen dough to release air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round or rectangular pizza base.3m
Preview3mPreviewPunch down the risen dough to release air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round or rectangular pizza base. - Carefully transfer the pizza dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel dusted with semolina (if using a pizza stone).1m
Preview1mPreviewCarefully transfer the pizza dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel dusted with semolina (if using a pizza stone). - Spread the prepared pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.2m
Preview2mPreviewSpread the prepared pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewSprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. - Arrange the sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and black olives evenly over the cheese.2mPreview2mPreviewArrange the sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and black olives evenly over the cheese.
- Bake the pizza for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.18m
Preview18mPreviewBake the pizza for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. - Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle an additional teaspoon of zaatar over the hot pizza for extra aroma and flavor.1m
Preview1mPreviewCarefully remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle an additional teaspoon of zaatar over the hot pizza for extra aroma and flavor. - Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.5m
Preview5mPreviewLet the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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