SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PIZZA

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My from-scratch pizza has a whole wheat crust flavored with beer. Top it with spinach, artichoke hearts and tomatoes, then add chicken or ham and fresh basil if you want to include meat. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups white whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
TOPPINGS:
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk 1-1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt and dried herbs until blended. Add beer, stirring just until moistened., Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times, adding more flour if needed. Press dough to fit a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Pinch edge to form a rim. Bake until edge is lightly browned, about 8 minutes., Mix oil and garlic; spread over crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; layer with spinach, artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until crust is golden and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges