Italian Pizza Lumpia
Experience the delightful combination of authentic Italian pizza flavors wrapped in a crispy lumpia wrapper. These bite-sized treats are bursting with gooey cheese, flavorful tomato sauce, and a medley of Italian spices. Perfect as an appetizer or a game-day snack, these Italian Pizza Lumpia are sure to impress all pizza lovers!
ingredients
- 12 lumpia wrappers
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
steps
- 1.
In a small bowl, mix together pizza sauce, dried oregano, and garlic powder.
- 2.
Lay a lumpia wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place a spoonful of the pizza sauce mixture in the center of the wrapper.
- 3.
Sprinkle a small amount of mozzarella cheese, diced pepperoni, black olives, and fresh basil on top of the sauce.
- 4.
Fold the sides of the lumpia wrapper towards the center, then roll tightly from bottom to top.
- 5.
Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water to seal the lumpia.
- 6.
Repeat the process for the remaining lumpia wrappers and filling ingredients.
- 7.
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 8.
Gently place the lumpia in the hot oil, seam side down, and fry until golden brown and crispy, for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 9.
Remove the lumpia from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 10.
Serve the Italian Pizza Lumpia warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
