Description
Mushroom Pizza with Fresh Herbs is a scrumptious alternative to traditional pizza, bringing together an irresistible medley of sautéed mushrooms, creamy mozzarella, and tangy goat cheese. The addition of fresh herbs like thyme and oregano elevates the flavor profile, making this pizza a perfect choice for casual family dinners or festive gatherings. Quick to prepare and simple to customize with your favorite toppings, this recipe is sure to impress both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Enjoy a slice of deliciousness that brings comfort and gourmet flair right to your table!
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups mixed mushrooms (baby bella, button, shiitake, oyster)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 to 2 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh chives (for garnish)
- Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza dough according to your preferred recipe. Allow it to rest for about 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside.
- In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, oregano, and salt; cook until tender (about 5 minutes). Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Dust a pizza peel with cornmeal or semolina flour. Shape the dough into a circle and place it on the peel.
- Brush the crust lightly with olive oil, then layer with mozzarella cheese, cooked mushrooms, goat cheese crumbles, and chives.
- Transfer the pizza onto the heated stone in the oven and bake for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor. Experiment with different cheeses such as fontina or parmesan for a unique twist.