Roasted Garlic and Spinach Pizza with Balsamic Onions
 
 
Roasted Garlic and Spinach Pizza with Balsamic Onions
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Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 head garlic
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • Pizza dough
  • 9 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • Pizza sauce (or diced tomatoes)
Instructions
  1. First, make the balsamic onions. In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced red onions and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the water, balsamic vinegar, and a generous pinch of salt. Cover partially and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until the juices are cooked down (syrup-like texture). Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (or preheat the grill).
  3. Carefully slice the top of the head of garlic off (so the cloves are partially exposed. Place on a sheet of tin foil and drizzle the additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top. Sprinkle with salt, wrap the garlic head in the foil, and place in the oven to bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cloves are softened and roasted (they should be a paste-like consistency when squeezed). Allow the garlic to cool, then gently squeeze the garlic bulb to remove the cloves.
  4. While the onions and garlic are cooking, heat a deep skillet over medium high. Add the baby spinach and saute until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and add the spinach to a colander or a towel - pat or wring until dry. Place on a cutting board and finely chop.
  5. Roll the pizza dough to desired thickness. Spread the roasted garlic across the pizza dough. Then, add a thin layer of pizza sauce (or add a layer of diced tomatoes). Top with the chopped spinach, sliced mozzarella, and balsamic onions. Sprinkle with salt, then place in the oven to bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pizza dough is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven, slice, and serve: enjoy!
Recipe by Helpful Homemade at https://helpfulhomemade.com/roasted-garlic-and-spinach-pizza/