Mini Spinach and Cheese Pizzas

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12

Tasty Mini Spinach and Cheese Pizza Recipe

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 mini whole wheat pita bread , split
	1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
	1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
	1 garlic clove , pushed through a garlic press
	crushed red pepper flakes ( optional )
	kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
	10 ounces frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed dry ( use paper towels to help drain & dry )
	1/2 pint bocconcini , halved ( about 20 balls )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

281

Sugar

Fat

10g

Mini Spinach and Cheese Pizzas are a healthy and tasty alternative to regular pizza. This recipe uses a whole wheat pita bread crust, which is high in fiber and protein and provides a good source of complex carbohydrates. The toppings consist of part-skim ricotta cheese, which has lower fat content than traditional cheese, and spinach, which is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Enjoy these pizzas as a light lunch or dinner, or serve them as appetizers at your next get-together.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425°F.
2.	Combine ricotta, oregano, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
3.	Spread ricotta mixture evenly over pita halves leaving a small border around the edge.
4.	Top with spinach and bocconcini halves.
5.	Bake pizzas on a baking sheet for roughly ten minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6.	Slice and serve hot.

PROS

These mini pizzas are quick and easy to prepare and are perfect as an appetizer or snack.

The recipe uses part-skim ricotta cheese and whole wheat pita bread, making it a healthier option that won’t leave you feeling guilty.

CONS

None

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These mini pizzas are a great source of calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and K.
The spinach in the recipe contains antioxidants that help prevent chronic diseases, while the whole wheat pita bread is rich in fiber which contributes to good digestive health.