Spinach Feta Pizza

Spinach Feta Pizza is a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional pizza, featuring a crispy crust topped with fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this healthy pizza satisfies cravings while providing a wealth of nutrients.

Spinach Feta Pizza
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
American
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
  • Fresh spinach - 150 grams
  • Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Mozzarella cheese - 75 grams, shredded

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
  5. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Spread the wilted spinach evenly over the pizza base, followed by crumbled feta cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
  7. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the toppings.
  8. Finish by adding shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Carbs: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins A and K from spinach, promoting eye and bone health.
  • Feta cheese provides calcium for strong bones and teeth.

Tags

AmericanHealthyPizza