Pizza with Bell Peppers and Parmesan Recipe

 

Ingredients

 

Makes one (12-inch/30cm) pizza

• 1 quantity Pizza Dough (refer recipe)

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 10 oz/300 g bell peppers/capsicums, seeded, cored, and cut into thin strips

• salt to taste

• 1 1/2 oz/45 g

• Parmesan cheese, flaked

• 1 cup/100 g pitted and chopped green olives

• 1 tbsp salt-cured capers, rinsed

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Method:

1. Prepare the pizza dough and set aside to rise.

2. Sauté the onion in the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the bell peppers. Partially cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt.

4. Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C/gas 7. Oil a 12-inch (30-cm) pizza pan.

5. When the rising time has elapsed, knead the dough for 1 minute, then use your fingertips to press it into the pan.

6. Top with the bell peppers and cooking liquid. Sprinkle with half the Parmesan, olives, and capers.

7. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.