ULTIMATE SPINACH PIZZA
Get your greens and pizza fix all at once with this spinach pizza! Ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese make for a creamy pie everyone will love.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Main Dish
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Follow the Best Pizza Dough or Thin Crust Dough recipe to prepare the dough. (This takes about 15 minutes to make and 45 minutes to rest.)
- Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 500°F. OR preheat your pizza oven (here's the pizza oven we use).
- Run the spinach under warm water in a strainer, then squeeze out as much water as possible so that it has a dry, crumbly texture. Mix it in a bowl with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, the garlic powder and the oregano.
- Mince the garlic. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with the kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and minced garlic. Thinly slice the red onion, and dice the roasted red pepper.
- When the oven is ready, dust a pizza peel with cornmeal or semolina flour. (If you don't have a pizza peel, you can use a rimless baking sheet or the back of a rimmed baking sheet. But a pizza peel is well worth the investment!) Stretch the dough into a circle; see How to Stretch Pizza Dough for instructions. Then gently place the dough onto the pizza peel.
- Spread the seasoned ricotta onto the dough. Top with the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, red onion, and red pepper.
- Use the pizza peel to carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone. Bake the pizza until the cheese and crust are nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes in the oven (or 1 minute in a pizza oven). Slice into pieces and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Sugar 1.3 g, Sodium 130.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.6 g, Cholesterol 11 mg
SESAME WHITE PIZZA WITH SPINACH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make Sheet-Pan Pizza Dough; transfer to the oiled pan as directed in step 3, then shape into an oval and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, patting to adhere. Flip the dough, cover and let rise as directed, then stretch. During the final rise, put a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 500˚ for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the spinach: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook, tossing with tongs, until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates and the garlic is just golden, about 3 minutes. Remove the spinach to a cutting board and chop.
- Make the ricotta mixture: Combine the ricotta, pecorino, oregano and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds around the edge of the dough to create a 1/4-inch border, pressing to adhere. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the dough up to the sesame border. Top with the spinach, then top with spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of the ricotta mixture.
- Put the baking sheet directly on the hot stone and bake until the crust is browned around the edges and the cheese is golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Loosen the edges of the pizza with an offset spatula, then loosen the bottom. Slide the pizza onto a cutting board; cut into squares.
ASPARAGUS PIZZA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Trim 1/2 pound asparagus. Cut each stalk in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Form 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough (at room temperature) into an 11-by-15-inch rectangle on an oiled piece of parchment. Top with the asparagus and 1 cup shredded fontina. Slide the crust (on the parchment) onto a preheated pizza stone or inverted baking sheet. Bake at 475˚ until the bottom is crisp, 12 minutes. Top with pesto and red pepper flakes.
GRILLED WHITE PIZZA
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 11h
Yield 4 servings (1 pizza)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for diffused indirect heat by building the hot coals evenly around the perimeter of the grill. Remove the center ring from the grill grate and insert a medium cast-iron skillet. Invert another larger cast-iron skillet over the top. This acts as a pizza oven for your outdoor grill. (If using a gas grill, heat to medium-high heat.)
- For the pizza dough: Add the flour, honey, salt and yeast to a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Then add 1 3/4 cups room temperature water and the olive oil and pulse again until the dough comes together into a rough ball and rides around the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until a smooth elastic ball forms. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and place each in a quart-sized deli container or gallon-sized resealable plastic bag with a drizzle of olive oil. Allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight and up to 5 days. This makes enough for 3 pizzas. Save the extra dough in the freezer for another time. It will last up to 2 months.
- When ready to use, remove the dough from the refrigerator and take it out of its storage vessel while still cold. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 1 hour before grilling.
- For the cheese mixture: In the meantime, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino and herbs in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- To make the pizza: Dust a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet with flour. Press one dough ball out on to the peel, shaping it into a circle. Slide the pizza onto the inverted cast-iron and dollop the cheese mixture over the surface. Scatter the asparagus, onions and Parmesan evenly over the surface and drizzle with olive oil. Cover the grill and bake until golden brown and crusty, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Using the peel, remove the pizza from the grill and slide it onto a cutting board. Drizzle with more olive oil, slice and serve with more freshly grated Parmesan over the top.
- (Alternatively, you can slide the pizza onto an upside-down sheet tray in the oven and cook in a 500 degrees F oven until golden brown and crusty, 10 to 15 minutes.)
WARM ASPARAGUS SPINACH SALAD
Spinach, cashews and pasta are mixed with roasted asparagus in this delightful spring salad. The mixture is topped with a light vinaigrette, seasoned with soy sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. I've used this recipe many times. -Kathleen Lucas Trumbull, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 14-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a blender, combine the onions, vinegar and soy sauce; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam., In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
SHEET-PAN PIZZA WITH ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA
You might be tempted to call this a focaccia, not pizza, and you might be right, but it probably falls somewhere in between. Store-bought pizza dough can be a real time-saver, but if you can't find it refrigerated, you'll need to plan ahead to defrost frozen dough. Defrosting is best done for 24 hours or so in the fridge - or longer, as the dough will continue to ferment and improve in flavor after a day or two. The dough is easier to stretch if it's not ice cold, so let it come to room temperature. The pancetta can be omitted for vegetarians, but the lemony herb and arugula salad on top is not to be missed.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories dinner, quick, pizza and calzones, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500 degrees. Pour 3 tablespoons oil into a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet and brush to coat. (If you don't have a quarter sheet pan, you can use a larger one and aim to stretch the dough into a 9-by-13-inch rectangle.) Carefully stretch dough evenly to fill the baking sheet, avoiding creating holes or thin spots. The dough probably won't fit the baking sheet, so let it rest while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. If it still resists, layering the ingredients on top will help it keep its shape.
- Dollop the ricotta around the dough. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly. Toss the asparagus with the peppers and 1 teaspoon oil; arrange randomly over the cheese. Cut the pancetta slices in half, if using, and tuck them in here and there.
- Bake on bottom rack of oven for 15 minutes. If it seems to be darkening too quickly, lower heat to 450 degrees. Remove from oven, top with olives and return to oven for another 5 minutes until cheese is starting to brown and the crust is browned and crisp. Remove pan from the oven and immediately slide the pizza off the pan and onto a wire rack to prevent sogginess. After a few minutes, slide onto a board for serving. Season with flaky salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, toss parsley and arugula with lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Season with flaky salt and pepper. Garnish pizza with salad and serve.
WHITE PIZZA WITH ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Trim about an inch from the bottom of the asparagus spears. Scrape the bottom halves if you like, though if they are very slender, this won't be necessary. Cut the spears into 1-inch pieces.
- Steam the asparagus with a little water in a covered skillet or Dutch oven until bright green and just barely tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cover; steam until just wilted, about a minute. Drain the asparagus and spinach well.
- Puree the tofu with the salt in a food processor or with an immersion blender in its container.
- Place the crust on a baking sheet or a pizza stone. Spread the tofu puree evenly over the crust with a baking spatula.
- Scatter the asparagus and spinach evenly over the surface of the pizza, followed by the sun-dried tomatoes. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden. Cut into 6 slices and serve.
- Menu Suggestions
- As with many pizzas, a basic bountiful salad of greens, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and carrots goes well with this.
- If you'd like a heartier salad with this, choose one based on beans. Here are a few possibilities: Black Beans with Tomatoes, Olives, Yellow Peppers, and Croutons (page 185), Black Bean, Mango, and Avocado Salad (page 186), or Chickpea and Carrot Salad with Parsley and Olives (page 190).
- See the menu with Tomato Chickpea Soup with Tiny Pasta and Fresh Herbs (page 32).
- nutrition information
- (per slice)
- Calories: 262
- Total Fat: 5g
- Protein: 12.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 685mg
ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH FRITTATA
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and saute for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sauteed leeks with the spinach, asparagus, goat cheese, basil, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix well.
- Spray a 9-inch nonstick cake pan or springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the breadcrumbs and shake to evenly coat the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the pan.
- Bake until solid and a toothpick comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- Invert the frittata onto a plate and then flip, right-side up, onto a serving plate, or remove the sides of the springform pan and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS PIZZA
Here's a pizza that celebrates spring's best. A chewy crust is topped with a blend of mozzarella and feta cheeses, fresh asparagus spears and even anchovy fillets if you like.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease a large baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Roll out dough into a 15-in. circle; transfer to prepared baking sheet., Sprinkle crust with mozzarella and feta cheeses; top with asparagus. Bake at 450° until crust is golden and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Top with anchovy fillets if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO PIZZA
A light, delicious asparagus pizza that is healthier than regular pizza.
Provided by Brian Sloat
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pizza Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place a pizza stone in the oven at 550 degrees F (260 degrees C); preheat for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add spinach, cover, and steam until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove liquid.
- Place asparagus in a single layer in a flat, microwave-safe dish. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and microwave until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Brush with oil. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese over top. Add prosciutto, onion, asparagus, spinach, and remaining Parmesan.
- Remove pizza stone from the oven. Transfer pizza to the hot stone and return to the oven. Bake until crispy, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.1 calories, Carbohydrate 90.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1736.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
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