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Whole-Wheat Pizza with Artichokes and Pecorino

When you start with store-bought dough, homemade pizza comes together in minutes. Look for whole-wheat dough in the refrigerator section of health-food stores and some supermarkets. Frozen artichoke hearts are a convenient alternative to steaming fresh artichokes, and they retain much of their nutrients; if you use canned, rinse them well and let them drain. (Jarred, marinated artichokes are not recommended for this recipe.)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Thinly slice the artichoke hearts crosswise, then place in a small bowl. Add lemon juice, and toss to coat.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 450°F. 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.

    Step 3

    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.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 579

    Step 6

    Saturated Fat: 9.7g

    Step 7

    Unsaturated Fat: 9.8g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 46.9mg

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 71g

    Step 10

    Protein: 28.4g

    Step 11

    Sodium: 1307mg

    Step 12

    Fiber: 10.8g

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