Pizza Rustica With Wild Nettles Recipe

Name: Pizza Rustica With Wild Nettles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cups wild nettle leaves or baby spinach; Semolina flour; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded provolone cheese; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded fontina cheese; Extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 head garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups wild nettle leaves or baby spinach
Semolina flour
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil

1
Peel outer skins from garlic bulb, leaving cloves attached. Cut off top quarter of bulb. Place bulb, cut-side up, on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and seal foil tightly over garlic.
2
Bake at 425u00b0 for 45 minutes or until soft. Remove from oven; cool. Scoop out garlic pulp, mash, and stir until smooth.
3
Preheat oven to 450u00b0 with a pizza stone on the bottom rack.
4
Blanch nettle leaves in salted boiling water 1 minute, drain, and plunge into ice water. Remove nettle leaves from water, wringing out excess, and set aside. (If using spinach, place in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat at high 3 minutes. Set aside.)
5
Sprinkle surface with semolina flour, and roll Pizza Dough into a 12-inch circle.
6
Spread dough with mashed garlic (garlic won't cover entire surface); sprinkle with crushed red pepper and black pepper. Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano and thyme.
7
Roughly chop nettles, and spread over thyme. Sprinkle mozzarella, provolone, and fontina evenly on pizza. Carefully slide pizza onto the preheated stone; bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and crispy. Slice, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to taste.

525

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 cups wild nettle leaves or baby spinach, Semolina flour, and more.

Yes, Pizza Rustica With Wild Nettles 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!

Pizza Rustica With Wild Nettles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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