Mediterranean Spooky Pizza Pumpkins

These Mediterranean Spooky Pizza Pumpkins are cheesy and delicious mini pizzas. We prepare these pizza pumpkins with pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, black olives, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and basil. Each pizza pumpkin contains approximately 185 calories and 22 g of total carbs. We make these festive mini pizzas in about 43 minutes. These Mediterranean Spooky Pizza Pumpkins are ideal for Halloween parties, family gatherings, kids’ snacks, lunch, appetizers, and festive dinners. We just refrigerate these pumpkins for four days before freezing them for nearly two months.

STATS:

• Course: Appetizer, Snack
• Caloric Content: 185 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
• Prep Duration: Twenty-five minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook Duration: Eighteen minutes
• Serving size: One mini pizza pumpkin
• Cooking Method: Oven-Baked
• Overall yeilds: Eight
• Level of Difficulty: Easy
• Overall Duration: Forty minutes

TOOLS:

• Bowl
• Rolling Pin
• Tray
• Baking Paper
• Knife
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Pastry Brush

INGREDIENTS:

PIZZA DOUGH:

• 450 g pizza dough
• 1 tbsp flour

PIZZA TOPPING:

• ½ cup tomato pizza sauce
• 1½ cups mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup bell peppers
• ¼ cup sliced black olives
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

SEASONING:

• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp basil
• ¼ tsp black pepper

DECORATION:

• 1 green bell pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PIZZA DOUGH:

• We use pizza dough to create soft and golden pumpkin-shaped mini pizzas. You can substitute whole-wheat pizza dough or store-bought dough.

TOMATO SAUCE:

• We use tomato sauce to provide a tangy pizza flavor and moist base. You can use crushed tomatoes seasoned with garlic and herbs.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• We use mozzarella for a creamy texture and melted cheese topping. You can substitute feta cheese or vegan mozzarella.

BELL PEPPERS:

• We use bell peppers to add sweetness, color, and freshness. You can substitute mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini.

BLACK OLIVES:

• We use black olives to create spooky pumpkin faces. You can use green olives instead.

OLIVE OIL:

• We use olive oil for Mediterranean flavor and golden edges. Avocado oil is another option.

GARLIC, OREGANO, AND BASIL:

• These ingredients provide aromatic Mediterranean-inspired flavor. You can replace oregano and basil with Italian seasoning and use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic.

GREEN BELL PEPPER:

• We use green bell pepper strips to create pumpkin stems. Fresh parsley stems can also be used.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, warm the oven to 400°F & cover the tray using baking paper.
2. Roll the pizza dough and divide it into 8 equal portions then turn them into round pumpkin shape.
3. Make shallow ridges around the edges of the dough then mix tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, salt, basil, and pepper.
4. Spread the sauce on the dough rounds then add mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, and parmesan.
5. Arrange the black olive slices to make the spooky eyes and mouths.
6. Brush the edges with olive oil and bake them for 18 minutes.
7. Lastly, include green bell pepper strips as stem and serve the dish warm.

TIPS:

• You should keep the pumpkin ridges shallow so the dough will not tear.
• Include less sauce so the pizza bases will not be soggy.
• Avoid including extra toppings on the bases for a perfect taste.
• Bake the recipe till the crust get golden and cheese melted.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cooled pizza pumpkins in an airtight box and refrigerate for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Store the cooled pizza pumpkins in a closed box for 2 months.

FAQs:

Could we prepare these pizza pumpkins earlier?

• Yes, you can make the dough and toppings beforehand, assemble them, and then bake them.

Will we utilize packaged pizza dough?

• Yes, you can use store-bought pizza dough, as it works nicely for this recipe.

How could we prepare these pizza pumpkins healthier?

• You might use a moderate quantity of cheese, whole-wheat dough, and additional veggies.

May we prepare these pumpkins vegan?

• Yes, you can use non-dairy mozzarella and make sure the sauce and dough are plant-based.

Will we utilize different toppings?

• Yes, you can use sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, feta cheese, or spinach.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:

Proteins: 8 g

Caloric Content: 185 kcal

Net carbs: 20 g

Sodium: 430 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 3 g

Fats: 7 g

Portion Size: 1 mini pizza pumpkin

Total carbs: 22 g