Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with our tantalizing Quick Chunky Greek Pizza. This delectable dish captures the essence of the Mediterranean, bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. Indulge in a symphony of fresh, hand-picked ingredients, expertly combined to create a pizza that is both hearty and satisfying.
Our recipe offers two delightful variations to cater to your taste preferences. The Classic Greek Pizza features a medley of savory toppings, including tangy feta cheese, succulent tomatoes, crisp red onions, and aromatic oregano. For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the Veggie Greek Pizza bursts with an array of colorful vegetables, such as roasted red peppers, baby spinach, and succulent mushrooms.
Both pizza variations are generously topped with a rich and flavorful homemade tomato sauce, crafted with ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a blend of herbs that dance on your palate. The sauce is the heart of the pizza, providing a robust foundation for the delectable toppings.
To ensure a perfectly crispy and golden crust, we provide detailed instructions for making your own homemade dough from scratch. Alternatively, for those short on time, store-bought dough can be used to create a quick and easy meal.
With step-by-step instructions and captivating images, our recipe guides you through the process of assembling and baking the pizza to perfection. Whether you prefer a traditional oven or a pizza stone, we offer expert tips to achieve that irresistibly crispy crust and gooey, melted cheese.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of Greece. Let the tantalizing aromas fill your kitchen as you create this mouthwatering Quick Chunky Greek Pizza, a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
GREEK PIZZA
A light and flavorful pizza featuring feta, tomatoes, and spinach. I like to use a homemade whole wheat crust, rolled thin.
Provided by ESTEPHAN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pizza Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). If using a pizza stone, place in oven to preheat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and continue to cook and stir until all liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and season with basil, lemon juice, oregano, and pepper. Allow mixture to cool slightly.
- Unroll pizza dough on preheated pizza stone or a large baking sheet and brush with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread spinach mixture over dough, leaving a small border at the edge of the pizza crust. Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Press tomato slices into seasoned bread crumbs until coated; arrange tomatoes over pizza. Spread remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and feta cheese over tomatoes.
- Bake in preheated oven until pizza crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1531.2 mg, Sugar 10 g
GREEK PIZZA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 37m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the crust: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Dust a heavy baking sheet with cornmeal. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle about 16 inches long and 8 inches wide. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
- For the topping: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. In batches, add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the feta cheese and mint. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Using the tines of a fork, prick the surface of the dough all over. Spread the spinach mixture on top and dot with butter.
- Bake until the dough is golden and crunchy, 15 to 18 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
QUICK CHUNKY GREEK PIZZA
This recipe is quik and easy. It is low in fat and absolutely deliscious. If cut into small portions, this recipe is perfect for appitizers. If you are looking for something loaded with flavour, well, you have found the right recipe.
Provided by lynzey
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Crust-- Sift first eight ingredients together in a bowl.
- Combine yogurt and oil together in a seperate bowl.
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour yogurt and oil mixture into the well.
- Carefully fold ingredients together until dough forms.
- Knead dough into a ball and let stand.
- Topping-- Combine first seven ingredients of topping in a bowl.
- Roll dough out onto a pizza pan or cookie sheet.
- Spread half of mozzarella onto dough.
- Spread topping evenly over cheese.
- Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella along with the parmisan over topping.
- Bake in oven preheated to 400 for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
MY BIG FAT GREEK PIZZA
Make and share this My Big Fat Greek Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kiwiwife
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- rub pita with half oil.
- spread cheese on pita.
- lay on tomato slices.
- top with onion and drizzle with remaining oil.
- bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes.
- broil on high for 3-5 minutes till bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 347.1, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 7, Sugar 6.9, Protein 7.8
CHUNKY PIZZA DIP
Chunky Pizza Dip is a healthy alternative to pizza.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil and garlic in a large saucepan or Dutch oven until garlic starts to sizzle and turn golden. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and oregano; bring to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce is thick enough for dipping, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 280.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
EASY GREEK PIZZA
I created this recipe when trying to use leftovers from a dinner party. If you prefer to go meatless, it's great without the chicken, too. -Jennifer Beck, Meridian, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with pizza sauce and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning. Top with chicken, spinach, onion, olives, cheeses and remaining lemon-pepper seasoning., Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK PIZZA
Make and share this Greek Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gaelige Coinnaigh
Categories Greek
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Puree ingredients for garlic sauce in a blender and store in a small covered jar.
- Top dough crust with garlic sauce, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, olives, pepperoncini, onion, mushrooms, and oregano. Drizzle with oil.
- Bake in preheated 500° F oven on pizza stone for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 1025, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.2
HEALTHY GREEK PIZZA
This is a very healthy Greek Pizza. Feel free to add some chopped raw shrimp, it adds a nice flavor. Makes One 15-Inch Or Two 9-Inch Pizzas
Provided by personalchef
Categories Vegetable
Time 32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saute pan. Add the red onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few pinches of pepper; saute over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender. Add half of the garlic and saute for i minute. Transfer to a bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan. Wilt the spinach over high heat with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few pinches of pepper, and the remaining garlic. When the spinach is wilted but still bright green, in about i minute, remove it from the pan and place it in a strainer to cool. Squeeze out the excess moisture with your hands, then coarsely chop and toss with the lemon zest.
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Roll out the dough and place it on a lightly oiled pizza pan or well-floured wooden peel; brush with the Garlic Oil. Spread the onion on the dough, followed by the spinach. Sprinkle the olives over the spinach, follow with the crumbled feta, then add the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pizza, in the pan or on a preheated pizza stone, for 8 to 12 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Remove it from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and fresh rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 601.1, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 13.6
GREEK PIZZA
This pizza has a great combination of Mediterranean and Greek inspired ingredients. It is easy to make, flavorful and the results are delightful! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzPMwKBX5V4
Provided by CLUBFOODY
Categories Greek
Time 25m
Yield 2 pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500ºF. Spread tomato paste evenly on both crusts. Add shredded chicken, red onion and red peppers. Add Greek seasoning, basil and garlic salt.
- Place cherry tomatoes, then feta cheese and black olives. Season with freshly ground black pepper and drizzle olive oil on top.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the heat and let it sit 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 2 pizzas.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
- Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the pizza.
- Use a pizza stone or baking sheet for a crispy crust.
- Do not overload the pizza with toppings.
- Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
The Quick Chunky Greek Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this pizza is a great option for a quick and tasty meal. Whether you are looking for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer, this pizza is sure to please everyone.
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