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Lemon Pizza

Irresistibly Zesty Lemon Pizza You Need to Try Today

This Lemon Pizza combines creamy mozzarella with fresh lemon, creating a vibrant dish perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough homemade or store-bought
For the Flavorful Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; pre-minced or powder can be used
  • 1 large Fresh Lemon use both zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or basil/chives as alternatives
For the Cheese Toppings
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or vegan mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast as a substitute
For Seasoning and Heat
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Stone
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Jar

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 475–500°F (245–260°C) and heat the pizza stone if using.
  2. Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a jar; shake well.
  3. Roll out or stretch the pizza dough into a round shape of 10-12 inches in diameter.
  4. Spoon two-thirds of the citrus-herb oil over the dough's surface.
  5. Add mozzarella cheese on top, allowing gaps for lemon flavor. Optionally, add thin lemon slices.
  6. Bake the pizza on a preheated stone or sheet for 8-12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Drizzle remaining oil and sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat dry the mozzarella to avoid a soggy crust. Use thin lemon slices to prevent bitterness during baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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