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Greek-Style Pizza – Country Living

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 21.3
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
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 10 oz Frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup Unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Anchovy paste (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 4 medium Greek olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame seeds
  • 1 batch Basic Pizza Dough
Directions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Basic Pizza Dough according to your preferred recipe and set aside to rise as directed.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, prepare the spinach filling: In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add the finely chopped onion and garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    Preheat the oven to 450ðF (232ðC).
  7. 7
    Lightly dust a large baking sheet with cornmeal.
  8. 8
    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.
  9. 9
    Fill the pizza round with the spinach mixture, keeping it inside the dough border.
  10. 10
    Top the spinach filling with the coarsely chopped Greek olives.
  11. 11
    Divide the remaining one-third of the dough into 6 equal pieces.
  12. 12
    Using a rolling pin, roll out each piece into a strip approximately 10 inches long and 1/4 inch thick.
  13. 13
    Twist each strip lightly to create a rope-like texture.
  14. 14
    Place 3 twisted strips evenly spaced in one direction across the top of the spinach mixture.
  15. 15
    Place the remaining 3 twisted strips in the opposite direction to form a lattice effect.
  16. 16
    Press the ends of all strips firmly into the pizza border to secure them.
  17. 17
    Brush the dough strips and border with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  18. 18
    Bake on the lower oven rack for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned and the filling is heated through.
  19. 19
    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.

Keywords: greek, pizza, spinach, feta, dough, lattice, herbs, dill, mint, anchovy, garlic, onion, olives, sesame, cornmeal, bread crumbs, baking, vegetarian option, weeknight dinner, rustic
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