Quick and Easy Pizzas with Manchego, Roasted Peppers & Spanish Olives

Introduction

Hello, everyone! I'm Albert with Spain on a Fork, and today we're diving into the world of homemade pizzas that can be made in just about 15 minutes. By using pita bread as our base, we simplify the process, making it possible to enjoy delicious, aromatic pizzas with minimal effort. These pizzas, enhanced with simple yet flavorful ingredients including Kiva hot smoked Spanish paprika, can be served as a tapas appetizer or as a main course. Let's get started on creating these quick and delightful pizzas.

Ingredients

• 2 store-bought pita breads
• 1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 jarred roasted peppers, roughly diced
• About 10 black pitted Spanish olives, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons of canned tomato puree (for each pita)
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Shredded Manchego cheese
• Dried parsley
• Kiva hot smoked Spanish paprika
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Fresh chives, finely chopped

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 210°C (410°F) with the bake/broil setting.
2. Prepare Toppings: Thinly slice the red onion, roughly dice the roasted peppers, and thinly slice the black pitted Spanish olives. Make sure to pat dry the roasted peppers and olives before slicing.
3. Assemble Pizzas: Place the pita breads on a baking tray lined with foil paper. Spread 2 tablespoons of canned tomato puree onto each pita. Season with sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder. Add a layer of shredded mozzarella and Manchego cheese to each pita, followed by a sprinkle of dried parsley and Kiva hot smoked Spanish paprika. Evenly distribute the diced roasted peppers, sliced red onions, and sliced black olives on top. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lightly season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
4. Bake: Transfer the pizzas to the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the pita are crispy.
5. Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, transfer the pizzas to a wood cutting board and top them off with freshly chopped chives. Your homemade pizzas are ready to be enjoyed!

Conclusion

And there you have it, homemade pizzas that are not only easy and quick to make but are bursting with flavors. The use of pita bread as a crust offers the perfect crunch and texture, while the combination of toppings creates a beautiful melody of flavors in every bite. The addition of Kiva hot smoked Spanish paprika introduces a subtle heat and depth that elevates these pizzas to a new level. With this recipe, there's no excuse not to enjoy homemade pizza any night of the week. So grab your ingredients, and let's make pizza night a regular event at home!