Whole-Wheat Pizza with Artichokes and Pecorino
- 4 frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
- 1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough, room temperature
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, preferably fresh packed
- 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 3 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- Thinly slice the artichoke hearts crosswise, then place in a small bowl.
- Add lemon juice, and toss to coat.
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Lightly oil a baking sheet.
- Stretch dough to a 12-by-16-inch oval.
- Place dough on prepared sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon oil, making sure to coat edges well.
- Scatter spoonfuls of ricotta over dough.
- Top evenly with tomatoes, artichokes, olives, and three-quarters of the pecorino.
- Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and pepper.
- Bake pizza until crust is browned and toppings are heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Sprinkle with basil and remaining pecorino, and serve immediately.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 579
- Saturated Fat: 9.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.8g
- Cholesterol: 46.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Protein: 28.4g
- Sodium: 1307mg
- Fiber: 10.8g
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/whole-wheat-pizza-with-artichokes-and-pecorino-394055 (may not work)