Pita Pizza (Quick & Easy)

Craving pizza but don’t want to spend time making the dough? Try this easy veggie pita pizza. It can’t be simpler than that!

I love pizza made on a pita base! It is the fastest and healthiest pizza option! If you don’t have time to make the pizza crust at home and you want to prepare a delicious pizza with a thin crust in a few minutes, pita bread is the ideal solution!

Don’t miss this easy pita pizza recipe. It is delicious, easy to prepare and is even diet-friendly!

Variants of toppings for pita pizza

• Mozzarella and cherry tomatoes: Classic and delicious, this simple combination of fresh mozzarella cheese and halved cherry tomatoes adds a light and creamy taste.
• Mushrooms and peppers: Slices of fresh mushrooms and colorful bell peppers add extra moisture and flavor, complementing the rich taste of the cheese.
• Olives and anchovies: For those who appreciate intense flavors, the combination of black olives and anchovies offers a salty taste rich in umami.
• Ham and pineapple: A classic sweet-salty combination, thin slices of ham together with pieces of pineapple offer a balanced and comforting taste experience.

• Salami and chorizo: For meat lovers, a combination of slices of salami and spicy chorizo adds an explosion of flavors and a delicious taste.
• Assorted vegetables: For a vegetarian or vegan option, you can add a variety of vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, peppers and red onions for a colorful and flavorful pizza.
• Spinach and Feta: A lighter and more nutritious alternative, spinach leaves and feta cheese add a soft texture and delicious taste.

These are just a few examples, but you can experiment with any other ingredients you like to create the perfect pizza for your taste!

Why choose pita bread as pizza crust

• Speed: The pita bread is a quick option for pizza, because it does not require leavening time like the regular pizza dough. You can quickly prepare pizza at home in just a few minutes.
• Easy to cook: Preparing and baking the pie crust is simple and does not require pastry skills or cooking experience. You can easily cook pizza even in a smaller kitchen or without specialized equipment.
• Thin and crispy texture: The pita bread offers a thin and crispy texture, which is perfect for those who prefer a less dense and lighter pizza base.

• Versatility: You can use the pita bread as a base for a variety of toppings and combinations of ingredients, from the classic ones to the most innovative ones. It is a neutral base that goes well with a wide range of flavors.
• Suitable for quick recipes: Due to its thin and crispy consistency, the pita bread is ideal for quick pizza recipes or for those times when you need a quick solution to satisfy your pizza craving.

In conclusion, the sticky top is a practical, versatile and quick option to prepare pizza at home, offering a crunchy texture and a neutral base suitable for a variety of toppings and flavors.

If you want other ideas for quick and easy pizzas, try Baked pizza balls, Pizza with sweet potatoes and cheese, Pizza with hummus and baked peppers, Pizza with potatoes and truffle salsa.

Pita Pizza

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This is a quick veggie pita pizza recipe with vegetables, tomato-basil sauce and pita bread crispy crust.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 2

Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pita bread large
• 2 Tbsps tomato paste
• ⅓ tsp dry basil
• 1 red bell pepper sliced
• ½ onion julienned
• 2 tomatoes sliced
• 2 mushrooms sliced
• 2 Tbsps black olives sliced

Instructions

 

• Mix the tomato paste with the dry basil and then spread it on the pitas.
• Add sliced tomatoes, mushrooms and bell pepper, julienned onion, corn and olives. Garnish as you like.
• Preheat oven to 180°C/356°F.
• Put pizzas on an oven tray and place them in the oven.
• Let them cook for about 15-20 minutes.
• Allow to cool slightly before cutting it into wedges to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 562mgPotassium: 754mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3164IUVitamin C: 99mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg

Keyword pita bread, pizza

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