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  • Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe (A Flavorful Desi Twist)

    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe (A Flavorful Desi Twist)

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    Craving pizza but your taste buds is calling for some desi twist?

    Satisfy your cravings with these Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites that are ready in 30 minutes or less and featuring everyone’s favorite flavor combo: Pizza, Seekh Kebab and  cheesy goodness—are sure to be the talk of the party.

    A Flavorful Desi Twist - Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe
    A Flavorful Desi Twist – Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

    You all know I love pizza, and I couldn’t go too long without experimenting different pizza toppings. (For you newbies, they happen to be one of my favorite finger food!) These days pizzas come with many desi variations like butter chicken, spicy tikka or seekh kebabs.

    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites (A Flavorful Desi Twist)

    So, Today why not take the classic Italian and make them unabashedly Pakistani ?

    Creativity, especially when it comes to food has absolutely no limits. There are some flavor combinations that are so brilliant —like seekh kebabs, pizza sauce, and cheese. All three of these offer undeniable flavor on their own, but when paired together, the result is nothing less than perfect. So, I changed the shape of pizza and turned it everyone’s favorite pizza ingredients into these cute little “Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites”!

    The smokiness of seekh kebabs, the sharp flavor of cheddar, the cheesy goodness of Mozzarella and the zest of pizza sauce combine like they were always meant to be together. All this oh, so yummy !

    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe
    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

    Does your family love pizza as much as mine does?

    Then this weekend, try something new : “Seekh Kebab pizza Bites”! These adorable little pizza bites are yours to enjoy. And let me tell ya – they will easily disappear quickly!

    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe
    These Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites make a fun and delicious way to serve everyone’s favorite pizza! 

    Ingredients in Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites?

    To make these seekh kebab pizza bites, you’ll need pizza dough, pizza sauce, leftover seekh kebabs, onion, green bell pepper, Cheddar & Mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning.

    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe
    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

    How to make the Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites

    First I line up the muffin pan with homemade pizza dough and cut it into round circles (No need to be extremely accurate with the measurements).  I just wanted the pizza bites to be about the same size. Then I top it with the pizza sauce. I always keep a jar of homemade pizza sauce in my pantry to make these kinds of easy pizzas at a moment’s notice. Next is the cheese then the leftover seekh kebabs with onion and peppers then sprinkle herb seasoning and bake at 180 degree C for 10-15 minutes!

    These couldn’t be more simple.

    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe
    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

    Once they have cooked, I remove them from the oven and allow them to cool enough so that they can be safely eaten, about 5 minutes and serve.

    Voila!!!

    Make-Ahead Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

    They also make a great make-ahead meal or snack!

    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe
    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

    How to Freeze Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites

    Once they have cooled completely, place them onto a sheet pan and allow them to flash freeze for about 30 minutes. Then, package them in freezer-safe zip top bags or containers for up to 2 weeks. To serve from frozen, just thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in the oven for about 10 minutes until heated throughout.

    Extra Bounce Tip:

    The fun thing is that they are completely customizable. And if you have kids around, or want to get friends involved in customizing their own, these are a great idea for a make-your-own-appetizer set up. Everyone will love tossing in their favorite toppings.

    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe
    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

    Definitely a fun twist on serving pizza.  And in my opinion, much cuter — which is of course the bigger issue. enjoy 🙂

    Bismillah let’s get started.
    Check it out Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe and printable version here!!

    Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites Recipe

    These easy Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites are a great way to serve pizza for appetizers…with a desi twist and its taste amazing. Do try it!

    • 1 ball of prepared Pizza Dough (homemade or store bought, cut into twelve 2.5 inch circles)
    • 12 leftover Seekh Kebabs
    • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
    • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
    • 1 cup Pizza Sauce
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
    • 1/4 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
    • Italian herb Seasoning for topping
    • 1 teaspoon oil for greasing
    1. Preheat oven to 180 degree C.
    2. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray, butter or olive oil.
    3. Cut each Seekh Kebab into four pieces and set aside.
    4. Divide pizza dough into 12 equal portions and place one pizza circle into the bottom of each greased muffin cup, making sure that the edges do not curl in to block the opening of the “cups”.
    5. Fill with 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce, then stuff with your seekh kebabs, cheddar cheese, green pepper and onion toppings.
    6. Top with a generous pinch of shredded Mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of Italian seasonings.
    7. Repeat with remaining pizza cups.
    8. Bake 15-20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cheese is melted.
    9. Remove from the oven and allow to rest about 3–5 minutes before serving.
    10. Delicious Seekh Kebab Pizza Bites are ready to serve.
    11. Serve immediately.

    Serve with Chili Garlic Sauce along with some fresh salad. 

    Want more Pizza Inspiration? 

    Here are some other pizza recipes on my blog:

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out and do take a few seconds to rate it! I would love to see your recreations so tag me on instagram @recipestable or Facebook (Recipestable) or on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

  • Veggie Pizza Cups Recipe

    Veggie Pizza Cups Recipe

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    As a child I was not the veggie lover I am today.When my mommy cooked veggies, I was apprehensive. Vegetables? Ew! A few years have passed since then and I love veggies of all shapes and sizes.  

    This weekend, I had a day off and I decided to cook nothing but finger foods. I knew I wanted veggie pizza, but I wanted something more convenient and easier to eat. I have found that when I make veggie pizza in the flat pizza style, it can be a little messy to eat because the toppings want to fall off. So, I did a quick Youtube search and found the recipe I used as inspiration for my Veggie Pizza Cups.

    Veggie Pizza Cups

    Veggie Pizza Cups recipe
    Photo: Veggie Pizza Cups

    Ramadan is coming and with it comes family get-together’s and parties. And if you need an easy to make appetizer recipe for your next party, then you should try this Veggie Pizza Cups. There’s no reason for buying store made appetizers when they’re so easy to make, fun & cheap and are guaranteed to be a hit at your next party. Don’t slave away in the kitchen when you could be enjoying the party!

    Veggie Pizza Cups recipe

    The idea may seem daunting at first but I hope by now I’ve got you well acquainted with handling different types of pizza’s. Be it: my The Perfect pizza dough recipe used to make not just this beautiful Baby Chicken Bread but also these cute little Mini Pizza Cups. Or this super easy and frugal recipe for Pizza Paratha. And how can we forget, my all-time favorite, the soft puffy Pizza Rolls …O’so good!

    Veggie Pizza Cups recipe
    Cute little Veggie Pizza Cups in Oven

    It’s one of my favorite finger food. It’s amazing that just a few basic ingredients can come together into something so delicious.  For topping, I decided to use mixed veggies (corn, carrot, capsicum, green onion) and mushrooms in these because they’re my favorites veggies, but you could easily mix it up and use any toppings you like. I really do recommend making it as listed though, because these were just perfect. It tastes just like you’re eating a slice of pizza! Don’t skip out on the Italian Seasoning either – I think it adds a lot of flavor.

    They tasted delicious and impressed my family without making a mess. I will definitely be making them again this holiday season.

    Veggie Pizza Cups recipe
    Photo: These bite-sized Veggie Pizza Cups are perfect for picky eaters.

    These Veggie Pizza Cups can be used for appetizers, party snacks, a light lunch, the first course of a dinner. Perfect party for picky eaters.

    It would freeze well if you decided to double the batch. Enjoy 🙂

    Check it out the Veggie Pizza Cups recipe and printable version here!!

    I do hope that your plans for this holiday weekend teeter more to the side of savoring than that of to-doing.

    If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

    Happy Cooking!!

  • Mini Pizza Cups Recipe

    Mini Pizza Cups Recipe

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    Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 150 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat.

    Mini Pizza Cups
    Mini Pizza Cups

    Mini Pizza Cups

    I’m sure you’ve all heard of or made Pizza Cupcakes or  Pizza Muffins before. But as simple or obvious as this recipe seems, sometimes we need a good reminder of the un-fussy classics. Sometimes you don’t have time or the right ingredients to make an elaborate meal. When this happens, it’s good to have something simple and inexpensive to fall back on.

    Mini Pizza Cups recipe

    Healthy, Budget Friendly Mini Pizza Cups? Yes, Yes, and Yes!

    Mini Pizza Cups recipe
    Mini Pizza Cups

    If you’re crazy about pizza like me, but can’t justify eating it as much as you’d like, this is a great recipe for you. I used leftover pizza dough, chicken, lots of fresh vegetables, and a tablespoon or so of cheese on each mini pizza. Considering each pizza cup base 60 calories, the shredded chicken & cheese about 40 calories, and the rest of the ingredients were vegetables, I’m guessing each pizza had about 150 calories. This is not scientific, but it’s my best guess.

    Mini Pizza Cups
    Mini Pizza Cups

    An interesting and fun way to present your pizzas. These cute little pizza cups will delight anyone, especially kids. Have your children create their own pizzas, and get creative with the toppings. Perfectly shaped and easy to handle, they make for a great addition to lunch boxes or for picnics and road trips.

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    Mini Pizza Cups

    Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..

    Check it out the Mini Pizza Cups recipe and printable version here!!

    Mini Pizza Cups Recipe

    Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 150 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat.

    For Pizza Dough

    • 2-1/2 cups plain or all purpose flour
    • 4 tablespoon oil
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
    • 1 teaspoon castor sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 pinches of baking powder
    • warm milk with a bit of water for kneading

    For Mini Pizza Cups

    • 1 cup pizza Sauce or Ketchup (Recipe here)
    • 1 cup cooked chicken
    • 1 small Capsicum (chopped)
    • 1 small onion (chopped)
    • 5-6 black Olives (thinly sliced)
    • 1 cup mozzarella Cheese (grated)
    • Italian herb Seasoning (for topping)
    • 1 teaspoon oil (for greasing)

    To Make Dough

    1. Mix all the dry ingredients and the oil in a bowl or food processor, then gradually add the warm milk a little at a time.
    2. Knead it into a soft dough.
    3. Dab a touch of oil all over the dough, then cover it and place it somewhere warm.
    4. Leave it to rise to double its size, takes about 30 minutes to an hour depending on the weather.
    5. Once ready, punch down the dough and then divide it into 18 equal balls.
    6. Grease 24 cups muffin pan with oil or butter and set aside.
    7. Roll each dough ball out into a circle of about quarter inch thickness, then gently place it in the cup hole of the pan, patting it gently to fit the shape.
    8. Repeat this method with the rest of the balls.
    9. Next, spread a light layer of pizza sauce in each cup. Then add the chicken, capsicum and onions.
    10. Sprinkle some cheese over the filling and drizzle some ketchup over the top of each cup.
    11. Top with olives and herb seasoning.
    12. Allow the pizza cups to rest and rise for 20 minutes, then preheat the oven at 180 degree C.
    13. Bake them for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the dough is cooked through.
    14. Remove the pizza cups from the pan and allow them to rest on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
    15. Delicious Mini Pizza Cups are ready to serve. Enjoy!

    Recipe Note’s:
    These delicious Mini Pizza cups can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

    I have also posted My Fav French Bread Pizza Recipe and Pizza Rolls Recipe which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Pizza. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

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