Avgolemono Pizza

Avgolemono Pizza is a delightful fusion of traditional Greek flavors, combining the creamy lemon-egg sauce with a crispy pizza crust. Topped with fresh herbs and a hint of feta cheese, this dish offers a unique taste experience that's both comforting and refreshing.

Avgolemono Pizza
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Greek
520 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough - 200 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
  • Spinach, fresh - 100 grams
  • Feta cheese, crumbled - 100 grams
  • Eggs - 2 large
  • Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Chicken broth - 100 ml
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Fresh dill, chopped - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped - 1 tablespoon

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
  3. Transfer the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the surface.
  5. Bake the dough in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until slightly golden.
  6. While the dough is baking, heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the fresh spinach until wilted; season with salt and black pepper.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, chicken broth, and a pinch of salt to create the avgolemono sauce.
  8. Once the crust is ready, remove it from the oven and evenly spread the sautéed spinach over the dough.
  9. Pour the avgolemono mixture over the spinach and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
  10. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set and the top is lightly golden.
  11. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh dill and parsley before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein from eggs and feta cheese, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains spinach, which is high in vitamins A, C, and K, promoting overall health.

Tags

GreekKosherPizza