Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pizza crust or homemade dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for added spice
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon basil topping by mixing lemon juice and zest with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chopped basil and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Spread the lemon basil mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, crumbled feta, and grated Parmesan cheeses. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with additional basil leaves, and drizzle with extra lemon juice for zesty flavor.
- Slice and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, flavorful pizza.
Notes
- You can use store-bought pizza crust or homemade dough for best results.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest for more or less citrus flavor.
- Adding red onion or cherry tomatoes enhances freshness and flavor diversity.
- Experiment with different cheeses like goat cheese or gouda for a unique twist.
- For gluten-free, opt for cauliflower crust or gluten-free pizza base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
