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parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are often less expensive and still flavorful.

fresh rosemary

🥗Healthier: dried rosemary

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is often cheaper and provides a similar tang.

Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a rough dough forms, then knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Punch down the risen dough and transfer to a greased baking sheet.

Stretch the dough into a rectangle, about 1 inch thick.

Dimple the surface of the dough with your fingers.

Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with sea salt.

Arrange cherry tomatoes, olives, and onion on top of the dough.

Sprinkle fresh rosemary and garlic evenly over the toppings.

Let the dough rest for another 20 minutes to rise slightly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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