Greek-Style Pizza – Country Living
Description
This unique Greek-style pizza offers a delicious twist on traditional pie, featuring a hearty filling of thawed spinach, crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and optional anchovy paste. The base is a soft, homemade dough that is shaped into a round with a raised border to hold the savory mixture. Instead of a solid top crust, the pizza is adorned with twisted strips of dough arranged in a lattice pattern, sprinkled with sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. Baked until golden brown, this dish delivers aromatic flavors of garlic, dill, and mint. It is an excellent choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a light meal that feels special enough for entertaining. Simple to assemble with accessible ingredients, this recipe brings a rustic, home-style charm to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the Basic Pizza Dough according to your preferred recipe and set aside to rise as directed.
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Meanwhile, prepare the spinach filling: In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the finely chopped onion and garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a large mixing bowl.
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Stir in the thawed and drained spinach, crumbled feta cheese, bread crumbs, egg, chopped dill, chopped mint, anchovy paste (if using), and ground black pepper. Mix well to combine.
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Preheat the oven to 450ðF (232ðC).
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Lightly dust a large baking sheet with cornmeal.
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On the prepared baking sheet, shape two-thirds of the pizza dough into a 10-inch round, rolling the edge up to create a raised border.
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Fill the pizza round with the spinach mixture, keeping it inside the dough border.
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Top the spinach filling with the coarsely chopped Greek olives.
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Divide the remaining one-third of the dough into 6 equal pieces.
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Using a rolling pin, roll out each piece into a strip approximately 10 inches long and 1/4 inch thick.
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Twist each strip lightly to create a rope-like texture.
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Place 3 twisted strips evenly spaced in one direction across the top of the spinach mixture.
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Place the remaining 3 twisted strips in the opposite direction to form a lattice effect.
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Press the ends of all strips firmly into the pizza border to secure them.
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Brush the dough strips and border with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Bake on the lower oven rack for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned and the filling is heated through.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 21.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.3g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.4g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 0.9g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This recipe yields one 10-inch pizza.
If you do not have a Basic Pizza Dough recipe on hand, you can use store-bought pizza dough or make a simple dough using flour, yeast, water, salt, and olive oil.
Ensure the frozen spinach is thoroughly thawed and well-drained to prevent a soggy pizza. Squeezing out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel is recommended.
Anchovy paste adds a deep umami flavor but is optional. If omitted, consider adding a pinch of dried oregano or extra feta for flavor depth.
For a crispier crust, you can place a baking stone in the oven while it preheats and bake the pizza directly on the stone.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet to maintain crust texture.
