Not only is Garlic great to ward off vampires, it’s also great as a pizza topping. There’s no vegetable quite like Garlic, and I’ll explain why below.
First, here’s three interesting facts about Garlic…
- Garlic was one of the first herbs to be cultivated.
- There are more than 450 varieties of garlic.
- Cultivation of garlic started about 4000 years ago.
Garlic on Pizza
As a vegetable, Garlic is a fairly common pizza topping. Garlic is so good on so many different pizzas, and pairs well with many other toppings.
Garlic contains Allicin, which helps release nitric oxide into the blood vessels, relaxing them and thus bringing about a drop in blood pressure. Keeping blood vessels relaxed and lowering blood pressure is good for the heart, so keep eating Garlic for your heart health!
Did you know these Pizza facts?
This doesn’t have anything to do with Garlic on pizza, however here are three random pizza facts for you to sound like an expert;
Pizza fact 1: The first pizza is thought to have been invented in Naples in the early 1500s
Pizza fact 2: Pizzas in Italy were originally square-shaped
Pizza fact 3: There Are 9,000 pizzerias in New York State
Bonus Pizza Fact: We have lots of pizza articles on our website.
…which of these pizza facts did you already know?
Garlic goes on Pizza with…
I’m a big believer in trying many combinations of pizza toppings, until you find the ones that suit you the best. However, to help you navigate the multitude of pizza styles and toppings, try these;
Garlic and Bacon
Kale and Garlic
Garlic and Cherry tomatoes
Don’t stop at those though, keep trying various combinations and amounts. I prefer 3-6 toppings; any more, and my pizza is too heavy and no topping stands out very well. That’s just my personal taste though.
Does Garlic belong on Pizza?
Haven’t you being paying attention? Absolutely, it does!
If the idea of Garlic on pizza really doesn’t appeal, there are many other vegetables to try on your pizzas as well.
Heard this one? There are two types of people in this world: ones who love pizza and the liars. Ouch! Dad joke.
Try Garlic on your next pizza!
Never close your mind off to trying new pizza toppings. Your next favourite may be the one you haven’t tried yet!
The next time you order or make a pizza, why not try some Garlic on it, it really is delicious. Perhaps even add some Cherry tomatoes?