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Thin-crust pizza delight! Options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

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Do you love pizza but want to avoid the heavy, carb-loaded crust that comes with it? Look no further! This thin crust pizza recipe is the perfect solution for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. 

With a crispy, light crust and a variety of flavorful toppings, this pizza is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

To make a thin crust pizza with capers, green olives, black olives, and topped with arugula, you will need the following ingredients:

For the dough:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the toppings:

  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup green olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 2 cups arugula

For non-vegetarian options, include the following:

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Here's how to make the pizza:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir to dissolve the yeast and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil and mix until a dough forms.

  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and set it aside in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour.

  4. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness (a thin crust is about 1/4 inch thick). Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza pan.

  6. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

  7. Scatter the capers, green olives, and black olives over the cheese.

For non-vegetarian options, add the following:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat them evenly.

  2. On a baking sheet, arrange the shrimp in a single layer and roast them in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the oven and set them aside.

  3. Arrange the roasted shrimp over the toppings.

Baking the pizza:

  1. Bake the pizza for about 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  2. Remove the pizza from the oven and top it with the arugula. Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy!

This thin crust pizza recipe is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional pizza, and it's so easy to make! The combination of capers, green olives, black olives, and arugula adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think in the comments below. Happy cooking!

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