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Greek Veggie Pizza Squares Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 49 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Greek Veggie Pizza Squares recipe features a flaky puff pastry base topped with a creamy, herb-infused sauce and a vibrant mix of fresh veggies and tangy feta cheese. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or light meal, these squares combine the essence of classic Greek flavors with easy-to-make convenience.

Ingredients

Pastry Base

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Creamy Herb Sauce

  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 oz sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
  • 6 oz crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400˚F (204˚C). Roll out the thawed puff pastry dough until it is just smaller than 9"x13". Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper of the same size. Using a knife, mark a border about 1 inch from the edge of the dough and then dock (prick) the inner area with a fork to prevent excessive puffing during baking.
  2. Blind Bake Pastry Base: Bake the pastry in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until the edges have just begun to puff up. This step ensures the base is partially cooked and sturdy enough to hold the toppings without becoming soggy.
  3. Prepare Creamy Herb Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, dried dill, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. This sauce will add a tangy and herby flavor to the pizza squares.
  4. Assemble Pizza Squares: Spread the prepared creamy herb sauce evenly over the baked puff pastry base, staying within the border. Next, evenly distribute the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and chopped kalamata olives over the sauce. Finally, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the vegetables.
  5. Bake with Toppings: Return the assembled pizza squares to the oven and bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the feta cheese begins to brown slightly around the edges. If the pastry edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil to prevent burning while the toppings finish cooking.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious vegetarian appetizer or light meal.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry is thoroughly thawed before rolling out for easier handling and better results.
  • Docking the dough with a fork inside the border prevents excessive puffing in the center, giving a nice flat surface for the toppings.
  • Cover the pastry edges with foil if they brown too quickly to prevent burning.
  • You can customize toppings by adding other Mediterranean ingredients like artichokes or spinach if desired.
  • This recipe is best served fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/greek-veggie-pizza-squares-recipe/