Smith's Sourdough Pizza with Herb Garden Topping
A rustic pizza featuring a sourdough base topped with fresh garden herbs and locally sourced vegetables, celebrating the diversity of American home cooking. This mediterranean-inspired sheet pan (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs large loaf sourdough bread, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf sourdough bread
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice sourdough loaf into 1/2-inch thick rounds and brush both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Step 2: While bread toasts, mince 2 garlic cloves and sauté in remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Step 3: Spread tomato mixture evenly over toasted sourdough slices. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, sea salt, and black pepper. Bake for 7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and top immediately with fresh basil and oregano. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Smith's Sourdough Pizza with Herb Garden Topping take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Smith's Sourdough Pizza with Herb Garden Topping?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large loaf sourdough bread from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Smith's Sourdough Pizza with Herb Garden Topping?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Smith's Sourdough Pizza with Herb Garden Topping for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Smith's Sourdough Pizza with Herb Garden Topping vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
