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    Spinach and Ricotta Pita Bread Pizza

    September 8, 2016 by Patti Estep 3 Comments

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    This recipe for spinach and ricotta pita bread pizza is easy to make and is a healthy alternative to traditional pizza with fewer carbs and more protein.

    This recipe for spinach and ricotta pita bread pizza is easy to make and is a healthy alternative to traditional pizza with fewer carbs and more protein.

    This is a tasty recipe that I often make for a quick lunch or light dinner. Spinach and ricotta pita bread pizza. It's a little healthier than traditional pizza. Mostly because I used pita bread instead of dough, and the spinach and cheese add a good deal of protein, which everyone needs right?

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    Spinach and Ricotta Pita Bread Pizza

    Recently I made homemade ricotta cheese from scratch, but store bought ricotta works very well, and if you want you can buy a light ricotta to lessen the calorie load.

    Thin Pita Bread

    This really thin pita bread was purchased at a middle eastern market in town. We have pita pockets at our grocery store but they are not as thin. Other options include flatbread, naan or tortillas.

    Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe

    Here's a pic of my homemade ricotta. If you decide to make some, this recipe is a good use for it.

    This recipe for spinach and ricotta pita bread pizza is easy to make and is a healthy alternative to traditional pizza with fewer carbs and more protein.

    I saute onions with the chopped spinach, but other good choices would be garlic and/or shallots. If you like a little heat, chop up some banana peppers, or simply sprinkle on some hot pepper flakes. 

    This recipe makes enough for four pizzas, and they are pretty hearty, so you could even split one and serve it with a small side salad.

    Here's the recipe:

    Spinach and Ricotta Pita Bread Pizza

    Here's a great way to get a lot of protein in your lunch without a ton of carbs and still be delicious. It's a spinach and ricotta pizza made with pita bread.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Lunch Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 373 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 pita bread loaves
    • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
    • 1 box frozen chopped spinach 10 oz thawed and drained
    • 1/2 onion diced
    • 1/2 - 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
    • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onions and saute until translucent about 2 minutes. Add spinach and stir well.
    • Cook spinach and onions for about 5 minutes on medium heat, then remove from heat.
    • Spread 1/4 - 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese on a pita loaf.
    • Top with spinach mixture.
    • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
    • Heat under broiler until cheese is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
    • Remove and serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 578mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

     

     

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Danielle

      September 12, 2017 at 5:44 pm

      This recipe is great! I had the ingredients in the pantry/fridge and whipped it up in under 15 minutes.

      A little bland - I added some fresh finely chopped basil and lemon zest instead of onions.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 13, 2017 at 7:04 am

        Hi Danielle,

        Yeah, it's one of my favorite quicky lunches. Glad you liked it and now I want to try your basil and lemon idea, as they are also favorite flavors of mine. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    2. Jemma

      September 09, 2016 at 10:25 am

      We focus on healthy eating and are huge veggie lovers.
      This recipe is perfect for our lifestyle.
      Thank you for sharing.
      Jemma

      Reply

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