Land Cress and Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups land cress, washed and chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Rolling pin
- Pizza cutter

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick.

3. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.

4. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.

5. Sprinkle minced garlic over the tomato sauce.

6. Add chopped land cress, crumbled goat cheese, sliced black olives, and sliced red onion on top of the tomato sauce.

7. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and pepper.

8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.


Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Serving size:
Makes one 12-inch pizza, serves 4-6 people.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 280
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 590mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Land cress can be substituted with arugula or spinach.
- Goat cheese can be substituted with feta cheese or blue cheese.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted with Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese.
- Black olives can be substituted with Kalamata olives or green olives.
- Red onion can be substituted with shallots or white onion.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Top with cooked bacon or prosciutto for a meaty twist.
- Substitute the tomato sauce with pesto or Alfredo sauce for a different flavor profile.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to preheat your oven and pizza stone or baking sheet before baking the pizza.
- Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice the pizza.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to prevent the toppings from sliding off.

Storage instructions:
- Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover pizza in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pizza on a wooden cutting board for a rustic look.
- Garnish with fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.

Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.

Suggested side dishes:
- Caesar salad
- Caprese salad
- Garlic bread

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crust is not crispy enough, try baking the pizza for a few more minutes.
- If the toppings are sliding off, make sure to let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash the land cress thoroughly before using.
- Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.

Food history:
- Pizza originated in Italy and has become a popular dish worldwide.

Flavor profiles:
- The land cress adds a slightly bitter and peppery flavor to the pizza, which is balanced by the creamy and tangy goat cheese.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the pizza hot and fresh out of the oven for the best flavor and texture.

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