Deep-Dish Spinach Pizza

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Deep-Dish Spinach Pizza for a Hearty Meal
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Prep

70 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1 pinch sugar
2 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt , if desired
2 tablespoons olive oil
cornmeal , for sprinkling pan
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup onion , sliced
1 teaspoon garlic , minced
1 can plum tomatoes , with their juice
1/4 teaspoon salt , if desired
1/4 teaspoon sugar
fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch hot red pepper flakes
1 lb fresh spinach , washed but not dried , stems trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic , minced
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese ( about 3 ounces )
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 -3 ripe plum tomatoes or 2 -3 round tomatoes , sliced thinly lengthwise
16 fresh basil leaves
1 small green bell pepper , sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1 small red bell pepper , sliced into 1/4 inch strips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
600
Sugar
7g
Fat
27g
This Deep-Dish Spinach Pizza is the perfect recipe for a hearty meal. Its spinach topping offers fiber and vitamins, and its combination of cheeses creates a warm satisfying flavor. It's a perfect option for a family evening or a casual get-together with friends. You can serve it as a meal or as an appetizer cut into smaller pieces. Enjoy this delicious pizza with your favorite beverage and some garlic bread on the side.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Mix well.
2.Add whole wheat flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
3.Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
4.Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise for one hour.
5.Preheat the oven to 425°F.
6.In a skillet, heat olive oil and add onion and garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
7.Add canned plum tomatoes, salt, sugar, black pepper, and hot red pepper flakes. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8.In another skillet, heat olive oil and garlic. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Drain any excess water.
9.Sprinkle cornmeal on a pizza pan. Roll out the dough and place it in the pan.
10.Add the tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, green and red bell peppers, and spinach.
11.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

PROS

This spinach pizza is packed with fiber and vitamins from the fresh spinach.
The combination of the three cheeses creates a rich and satisfying flavor.
Making a deep-dish pizza makes it a hearty meal.

CONS

This pizza recipe uses three types of cheese, making it high in calories and fat.
In order to keep this dish on the healthier side, the amount of cheese could be reduced.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The spinach in this pizza recipe is loaded with vitamins and is known for promoting bone health. It is low in calories and high in fiber, promoting weight loss.

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