ARUGULA, SPINACH, BASIL &
CHERRY TOMATO PIZZA
- pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 fresh basil chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
1. When pizza
dough is ready sprinkle flour on a flat surface, kitchen counter,
table, or cutting board, place dough on the floured surface & roll
out with a rolling pin, add flour as needed. Spray a cookie sheet or
pizza pan lightly with cooking spray, sprinkle cornmeal onto the pan,
then lay dough flat over cornmeal & poke lightly with a fork 4-5
times.
2. Spread sauce over dough leaving 1/2 inch border for crust.
3. Top pizza with mozzarella & Parmesan.
4. Top with arugula, spinach, & basil.
5. Cut cherry tomatoes in half & toss evenly over greens. If desired top with a little more cheese.
6. Bake at 450 degrees in center rack for 11-14 minutes or until cheese is melted & crust is to your liking.
Plate Finished Product
Cut & serve hot.
STORY BEHIND THE DISH
One of my favorite pizzas is Trader Joe's tomato & arugula pizza, I was determined to create something similar and equally delicious. I was extremely satisfied with the results, I love the spinach & basil addition as well as using less cheese which made for a more low calorie pizza option. It was also "Meatless Monday" which made this a perfect dish!
MODIFICATIONS
You can add many other veggies in place of or in addition to the ones in this recipe. If you want a protein option, you can add cooked chicken or prosciutto that would make great toppings.
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