Digest Diet: Pizza With Wilted Greens, Ricotta And

Name: Digest Diet: Pizza With Wilted Greens, Ricotta And Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) prebaked whole wheat prepared pizza crust; 1/4 cup water, plus 2 tsp water; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, chopped (fresh or dried); 12 ounces escarole, well washed and cut into 1/2-in-wide ribbons; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup no-added-salt tomato paste; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) prebaked whole wheat prepared pizza crust
1/4 cup water, plus 2 tsp water
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, chopped (fresh or dried)
12 ounces escarole, well washed and cut into 1/2-in-wide ribbons
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup no-added-salt tomato paste
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

1
Preheat oven to 500u00b0F.
2
In a large (12-inch) skillet, combine 1/4 cup water, garlic and rosemary. Bring to a boil.
3
Add escarole, large handfuls at a time, adding more to pan as each batch wilts. Cover and cook until escarole is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together oil and remaining 2 tsp water. Brush onto pizza shell and place it on baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.
5
In a small bowl, stir together ricotta, salt and pepper.
6
Remove pizza shell from oven and reduce oven temperature to 375u00b0F Brush top of pizza shell with tomato paste. Top with escarole and then spoonfuls of ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake until crust is crisp and almonds start to brown, 3-5 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges.

270

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) prebaked whole wheat prepared pizza crust, 1/4 cup water, plus 2 tsp water, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, chopped (fresh or dried), and more.

Yes, Digest Diet: Pizza With Wilted Greens, Ricotta And Almonds falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Digest Diet: Pizza With Wilted Greens, Ricotta And Almonds

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