Description
A high-protein twist on the classic spinach artichoke combo, this creamy, cheesy pizza is packed with flavor, nutrition, and crave-worthy textures in every slice.
Ingredients
- Whole Wheat Pizza Dough: 1 pound
- Ricotta Cheese: 1 cup, part-skim
- Cottage Cheese: ½ cup, blended
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1½ cups shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup grated
- Artichoke Hearts: 1 cup chopped (canned, drained)
- Frozen Spinach: 1 cup, thawed and squeezed dry
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Red Pepper Flakes: ½ teaspoon (optional)
- Salt & Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 450°F. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to preheat for at least 15 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix ricotta, blended cottage cheese, chopped artichokes, spinach, garlic, half of the mozzarella, and parmesan. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface. Transfer it to parchment paper. Lightly brush edges with olive oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the creamy spinach artichoke mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.
- Cook to Perfection: Carefully slide the pizza (on parchment) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra browning. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice it up, garnish with extra parmesan or herbs if desired, and dig in while it’s hot and cheesy!
Notes
- Note: Make sure to squeeze spinach dry to avoid soggy crust.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or tofu crumbles.
- Broiling adds beautiful browning to the cheese layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 35mg