Mama Zuquinis Mediterranean Pizza Recipe

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Mama Zuquinis Mediterranean Pizza
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  1. DOUGH: In a large bowl, whisk together the water, oil, sugar and yeast. Set aside the mixture for 15 minutes to hydrate the yeast.
  2. Stir in the salt and two-thirds of the flour, 1 spoonful at a time, to achieve a very soft dough.
  3. Turn out the dough onto a well-floured board and continue kneading in additional flour until a soft, sticky dough is achieved. The dough should be very moist; the more flour added, the heavier the dough and final crust.
  4. Place the dough in a large, greased bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Set aside the dough until it doubles in volume, about 1 to 11/2 hours. (While the dough is rising, make the tomato and pesto sauces, and assemble the toppings.).
  5. When the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured board. Halve the dough and roll each half into a ball. Place the balls on the floured board and lightly flour the top of each. Loosely cover each ball with plastic wrap and set aside until almost doubled again.
  6. SAUCE: In a medium saucepan heated over medium heat, add the oil, garlic and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, careful not to burn the garlic.
  7. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and sugar. Cover the pan and gently simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the herbs.
  8. Pass the sauce through a food mill, or purée using a food processor or blender. This makes 1 scant cup tomato sauce. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  9. PESTO:In a large mortar and pestle or using a food processor, grind together the garlic, pine nuts, chile flakes, Parmigiano and olive oil. Add the basil leaves, a few at a time, until they are incorporated and a coarse paste is formed.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with additional Parmigiano, lemon juice, pine nuts or olive oil. Thin as desired with a little olive oil.
  11. Refrigerate the pesto in a nonreactive container with the surface covered with plastic wrap until needed; the pesto will keep for up to 1 day.
  12. ASSEMBLY: Place a pizza stone on a rack in the oven, and heat the oven to 450 degrees.
  13. Roll out each dough ball to a 12- to 14-inch round and place on a floured pizza peel. Divide the sauce between the two rounds, ladling evenly over each round and leaving a 1-inch border around each.
  14. Sprinkle the mozzarella and feta evenly over the pizzas, and garnish the top of each pie with the tomatoes, olives and artichokes.
  15. Gently slide the first pizza on the stone. Bake until the crust is puffed and golden-brown, about 8 to 10 minutes (timing will vary depending on the thickness of the pie and heat of the oven).
  16. Remove the pizza and slide the second into the oven. Cool the pizzas slightly, then spoon the pesto over and slice. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 609.85 Kcal (2553 kJ)
Calories from fat 341.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.94g 58%
Cholesterol 75.87mg 25%
Sodium 331.92mg 14%
Potassium 269.62mg 6%
Total Carbs 43.46g 14%
Sugars 2.78g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.98g 16%
Protein 25.15g 50%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 310.7mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 292.85 Kcal (1226 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.22g 58%
Cholesterol 36.43mg 25%
Sodium 159.39mg 14%
Potassium 129.47mg 6%
Total Carbs 20.87g 14%
Sugars 1.34g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 16%
Protein 12.08g 50%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 15%
Iron 1.2mg 14%
Calcium 149.2mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.6
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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