Description
Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza is a flavorful alternative to traditional tomato-based pizzas, combining creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheeses with roasted garlic, sautéed fresh spinach, and classic Greek herbs. This vibrant and nutrient-rich pizza boasts a chewy crust base and is finished with zesty lemon and extra virgin olive oil for a bright, aromatic experience perfect for sharing or solo indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Roasted Garlic
- 1 bulb garlic, slow-roasted with olive oil
- 1 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil (for roasting and drizzling)
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Pinch of salt (for sautéing spinach)
Cheeses
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Herbs & Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or fresh)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off a garlic bulb, drizzle it with olive oil, wrap it tightly in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until the cloves are soft, caramelized, and fragrant.
- Prepare the Spinach: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add fresh spinach and a pinch of salt, sautéing until just wilted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Assemble the Pizza: Evenly spread the ricotta cheese over the rolled-out dough as a creamy base. Gently mash the roasted garlic cloves and distribute them across the pizza. Layer on the sautéed spinach, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Finish with a sprinkle of oregano, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Bake the pizza in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
- Drizzle and Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with extra virgin olive oil for added richness and a glossy finish. Slice, serve, and enjoy your Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza!
Notes
- Slow roast garlic to develop a mellow, sweet flavor—avoid rushing this step.
- Use fresh oregano and thyme for enhanced traditional Greek aroma and flavor.
- Avoid over-saturating the crust with ingredients to maintain crispness.
- Make sure the oven is fully preheated for the best crispy crust results.
- Utilizing a pizza stone can mimic a wood-fired oven for a crunchier bottom crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Greek pizza, white pizza, roasted garlic pizza, spinach pizza, vegetarian pizza, Mediterranean pizza, gluten-free pizza
