Spinach and Olive Pizza
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 pound baby spinach, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup diced eggplant (optional)
- 1/4 cup Calamata olives (2 ounces), halved and pitted
- 2 plum tomatoespeeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)
- In a bowl, stir the flour with the oil, water and salt until a dough forms.
- Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead just until smooth.
- Wrap the pastry in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the oil until shimmering.
- Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach to the skillet, a handful at a time, and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a colander and press out as much liquid as possible; let cool.
- In a bowl, combine the spinach with the sour cream and egg and season with salt and pepper.
- Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add the eggplant and cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until golden and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to an 11-inch round a scant 1/4 inch thick.
- Transfer the pastry to a 10-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom; press it into the corners and a scant 1/2 inch up the sides.
- Spread the spinach filling over the pastry and top with the eggplant, olives, tomatoes and feta.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden.
- Remove the side of the pan and cut the pizza into wedges.
- Serve warm.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spinach-and-olive-pizza (may not work)