Roasted Cherry Tomato and Olive Breakfast Pizza
This breakfast pizza is a quick and easy way to start your day. The whole wheat crust is topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, olives, basil, and oregano. You can also add some shredded mozzarella cheese if you like. The pizza is baked in a hot oven until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
I have always been a fan of pizza, but I am not always in the mood for a heavy meal. This breakfast pizza is the perfect solution. It is light and refreshing, but still filling and satisfying. I love the combination of sweet cherry tomatoes, salty olives, and fresh herbs. The mozzarella cheese adds a touch of richness, but it is not overpowering. This pizza is the perfect way to start your day, or to enjoy as a light lunch or dinner.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 whole wheat pizza crust
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until softened and slightly browned.
- Spread pizza crust with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Top with roasted cherry tomatoes, olives, basil, and oregano.
- If desired, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Why It Works
- The whole wheat crust is a good source of fiber and nutrients.
- The roasted cherry tomatoes are sweet and flavorful.
- The olives add a salty and savory flavor.
- The fresh herbs add a bright and herbaceous flavor.
- The mozzarella cheese adds a touch of richness and creaminess.