Description
Enjoy the zesty and refreshing flavors of Lemon Pizza with this easy homemade recipe. A perfect balance of creamy ricotta, tangy lemon, peppery arugula, and savory cheeses on a crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer to a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.
- Add toppings: Spread mozzarella, dollop ricotta, sprinkle lemon zest, drizzle lemon juice, add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish: Top with arugula, Parmesan, and basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Enhance with toasted pine nuts or a drizzle of honey on arugula.
- Substitute arugula with spinach or watercress.
- Pair with white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
