Bruschetta-Pizza: Because I am Lazy

I usually make 10 pizzas at a time and keep them in the freezer. But my pizza stocks are now over, and I am too lazy to make new pizzas, wait for the dough to rise, etc. And yesterday, when I needed something that can satisfy my usual “pizza-cravings”, I made these bruchetta-pizzas, which need bread instead of pizza dough. This quick dish is also my parents’ favorite for a Sunday brunch at home.

I didn’t use too much cheese for the topping, but for a more pizza-like taste, you can double the amount. Enjoy!

Bruschetta-Pizza with Thyme, Olives and Walnuts

2 servings

Ingredients:

- 4 slices of whole-wheat bread

- 1 large tomato

- 80 gr. (3 oz.) mozzarella (you can double it if you like your pizza cheesy)

- 1 tablespoon tomato paste* (optional)

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 tablespoon water

- handful of walnuts, coarsely chopped

- 1 clove of garlic

- 5 green olives

- fresh thyme

- black pepper

- salt

* Tomato paste (“salca” in Turkish) is a commonly used ingredient in Turkish cuisine. It is basically concentrated tomato puree. Follow this link for more information, or buy from Amazon.com.

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 degrees F).

Mix all the ingredients (except bread, mozarella and the olives) in a food processor. This will be the pizza sauce.

Place the bread slices on a pan. Spread the pizza sauce onto the bread evenly. Sprinkle the tops with mozzarella and sliced olives. Place a couple of pieces of fresh thyme for a better look & smell.

Cook for 10 minutes (or until the cheese is melted) in the oven.