ONION PIZZA WITH RICOTTA AND CHARD
Steps:
- 1. Thirty minutes before baking the pizza, preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until tender and just beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme, garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Turn the heat to low, cover and cook another 10 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are golden brown and very sweet and soft. Remove from the heat. 2. While the onions are cooking, stem and wash the chard leaves, and bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the chard. Blanch for one to two minutes, just until the leaves are tender, and transfer to the ice water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Alternatively, steam the chard for two to three minutes until wilted, and rinse with cold water. Chop the chard medium-fine. 3. Roll out the dough, oil a 14-inch pizza pan and dust with cornmeal or semolina. Place the dough on the pan. 4. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, egg yolk, Parmesan and chard. Spread over the pizza dough in an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border around the rim. Spread the onions over the ricotta mixture. 5. Place in the hot oven, and bake 10 to 15 minutes until the crust and bits of the onion are nicely browned. Remove from the heat, and serve hot or warm. Advance preparation: The cooked onions and the blanched or steamed chard will keep for three or four days in the refrigerator. Nutritional information per slice: 227 calories; 4 grams saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 41 milligrams cholesterol; 25 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 375 grams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 10 grams protein Martha Rose Shulman is the author of "The Very Best of Recipes for Health."
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Afra's Den
a-d@gmail.comThis pizza is perfect for a party. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.
fernando frias
fernando.f7@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of pizza, but I loved this one. The ricotta and chard were a great combination.
mr_ tech
tech_m77@yahoo.comThis pizza is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it!
Syedaemaan Zehra
syedaemaanzehra@gmail.comI've made this pizza with different toppings, and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Corday Spandiel
cspandiel@yahoo.comThis pizza is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Kayleigh Tarbox
tkayleigh@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of chard, but I loved this pizza. The ricotta and onions were a great combination.
Moses Kaai
moses-kaai61@hotmail.comThis pizza is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Thandolwethu Malinga
m@gmail.comI didn't have any ricotta on hand, so I used cottage cheese instead. It turned out great!
Syed Ali Hussain
syed_a58@hotmail.comThis pizza was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Prince Dakhna
d_p@hotmail.comI've made this pizza several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover ricotta and chard.
Charlie Mcdowall
m.c52@gmail.comThis pizza is easy to make and so flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Nancy Lee Perez
n-p@yahoo.comI made this pizza last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.
Divine Nketi
nketi-d@gmail.comThis pizza was delicious! The ricotta and chard were a great combination, and the onions added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.