Easy Tuna Pizza (With Pita Crust)

Name: Easy Tuna Pizza (With Pita Crust)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 8-inch pitas; 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce; 2-3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 5-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained; 3/4 cup castelvetrano olives or 6 tablespoons capers (or a combination); 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; Spicy chili paste or red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

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This Easy Tuna Pizza with a pita crust, red onion, olives or capers, and mozzarella cheese is made with pantry ingredients and comes together in less than 20 minutes. It’s packed with flavour and high in protein.

close up of a slice of pizza with tuna, olives, cheese, and onion

I’ve mentioned this in a few of my recipe posts since having a baby, but it bears repeating: I finally understand what moms mean when they say that they have very little time to cook.

When I look back on my older recipes, I am struck by how much time I must have had on my hands to create recipes with 20+ ingredients that took an hour or more to prepare. That is no longer my reality, and I can appreciate that it is not the reality of most families, especially those with young children!

It is now my mission to create recipes that come together with ease without sacrificing flavour or nutrition! To that end, I’ll be adding many more recipes to my Quick and Easy collection in the coming months.

If you love tuna, be sure to check out this Tuna Egg Sandwich recipe next. It comes together in no time, and it’s full of flavour and protein. And if you’re a big fan of pizza, you’ll enjoy Beet Pesto Pizza and BBQ Chickpea Pizza.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Substitutions and Variations
Equipment
Storage
Top Tip
FAQ
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Pairing
Easy Tuna Pizza (With Pita Crust)

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy to make: Because these pizzas are made with pita crusts instead of pizza dough, they come together in no time at all. Simply spread the pitas with sauce, add toppings, and bake for 12 minutes.
Pantry ingredients: These tuna pizzas are made with basic pantry staples: Pizza sauce, canned tuna, olives or capers, plus some red onion and cheese.
High in protein: Each pita pizza has 27 grams of protein, making this a high protein lunch or dinner recipe that will keep you satiated.

Ingredients

Pitas: I used regular 8-inch whole wheat pitas. I would actually prefer thicker Greek-style pitas here, so if you can find them, use them! These would also be great with naan bread.
Pizza sauce: For the base. Use your favourite pizza sauce; I like Rao’s and Whole Foods 365 brands. Or, use your favourite pesto instead.
Canned tuna: Look for a good quality canned tuna, such as Raincoast Trading or Safecatch brands.
Red onion: For a pop of colour, crunch, and flavour.
Green olives or capers: I used castelvetrano olives on half of the pizzas and capers on the other half. Both olives and capers have a wonderful salty, briny flavour that pairs well with the tuna.
Mozzarella cheese: The ideal cheese for pizza as it melts beautifully and has a mild flavour that doesn’t overpower.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

a process photo showing two pitas with pizza sauce and shredded cheese

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the pitas on a baking sheet and spread with pizza sauce. Top each with ⅓ cup to ½ cup of the cheese, depending on the size of your pitas.

a process photo showing the tuna added to the pitas with pizza sauce and cheese

Step 2: Top with the tuna.

a process photo showing the olives, red onion, and capers added to the pita pizzas

Step 3: Add the red onion and olives.

a process photo showing the tuna pita pizzas once out of the oven

Step 4: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the pizzas are somewhat crispy around the edges.

a view of the pizza on a white plate on a dark surface

Substitutions and Variations

To make gluten-free: Use gluten-free pitas.
To make dairy-free: Use non-dairy cheese.
To make vegetarian: Omit the tuna.
Change the base: If you’re not a fan of pizza sauce, use pesto or Alfredo sauce.
Change the cuisine: This recipe is for an Italian-inspired tuna pizza, but another option would be a southwestern tuna pizza with cilantro lime pesto, corn, red onion, and Monterey Jack cheese!
Use a different cheese: You can use feta and/or Parmesan cheese to replace some or all of the mozzarella. Fontina is also a great pizza cheese!

Equipment

Baking sheets
Box grater

Storage

Feel free to bake the tuna pizzas ahead of time. Simply cool fully, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If stacking, place a sheet of parchment paper in between them to prevent the cheese from sticking.

Reheat in the oven at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.

Top Tip

Add a dipping sauce for your pizza! Try this delicious Greek Yogurt Pesto Sauce for the perfect pairing.

FAQ

What pizza toppings go with tuna?

A variety of pizza toppings go with tuna. My favourites include pungent red onion, olives or capers for a briny finish, and mild, creamy mozzarella cheese. You can also make a tuna pizza with cilantro pesto, corn, red onion, and Monterey Jack cheese for a southwestern version.

Is tuna good on pizza?

While it is an unconventional pizza topping in North America, tuna is a delicious, high-protein option. It is a common pizza topping in Italy.

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Pairing

This tuna pizza pairs well with a salad, particularly a kale caesar salad or a mixed green salad.

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