Description
Quick and crispy pita pizzas topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, olives, bell peppers, and fresh basil for an easy homemade pizza night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, stir tomato sauce with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place pita bread on a baking sheet and brush each piece lightly with olive oil.
- Spread tomato sauce over each pita.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, sliced olives, and diced bell peppers.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the pita edges are golden and crisp.
- Add fresh basil leaves after baking.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for the best texture.
- Do not add too much sauce, or the pita may soften.
- Add basil after baking so it stays fresh and bright.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for crispiness.