Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Feta and Spinach

Health score
15%
Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Feta and Spinach
45 min.
6
2174kcal

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Craving a vibrant and flavorful meal that's perfect for a sunny afternoon or a relaxed dinner? Look no further! This Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Feta and Spinach is a crowd-pleasing recipe that's both satisfying and surprisingly easy to make. Imagine biting into a crisp, golden pizza crust, topped with smoky, tender eggplant, juicy tomatoes bursting with freshness, and a tangy feta that perfectly complements the earthy flavors.

What sets this pizza apart is the delicious use of the grill! Grilling the eggplant infuses it with a subtle char and depth of flavor that you just can't get from baking. The quick kiss of heat given to the pizza crust guarantees a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully under all the toppings. Preparing this pizza is a fun, interactive experience – a great way to spend time with friends and family while creating culinary magic!

The addition of fresh spinach keeps things light and adds a nutritional boost, while the balsamic vinegar provides a delightful zing that ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 45 minutes, this gorgeous pizza provides a welcome change from your usual takeout and delivers a balanced meal composed by of protein, fats and carbs, approximately 2174 kcal and meant to serve up to 6 persons. Get your grill fired up and get ready to enjoy a pizza that's bursting with summer flavors!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 1.3 pound eggplant 
  • ounces feta cheese with basil and tomato crumbled
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons teaspoon oregano dried fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 20 inch quick-and-easy pizza crusts 
  • cups plum tomatoes chopped ( 8 tomatoes)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups spinach leaves thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. Prepare grill.
  2. Combine 3 tablespoons vinegar and garlic in a small bowl; brush over both sides of eggplant slices.
  3. Sprinkle both sides of eggplant with pepper and salt.
  4. Place eggplant on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes per side or until tender.
  5. Remove from grill; set aside.
  6. Place 1 crust on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes or until puffy and golden. Turn crust, grill-mark side up; brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Arrange half of eggplant slices over crust, overlapping slightly. Top with half of tomato, cheese, and oregano. Cover and grill 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated; remove from heat.
  7. Combine spinach and 2 tablespoons vinegar in a small bowl. Top pizza with half of spinach mixture. Repeat with remaining crust and toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2174kcal
Protein13.53%
Fat16.62%
Carbs69.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49
Glycemic Load
3.09
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.970000101172%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
80.98mg
Naringenin
0.54mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.71mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2173.79kcal
108.69%
Fat:40.04g
61.61%
Saturated Fat:19.89g
124.3%
Carbohydrates:378.63g
126.21%
Net Carbohydrates:362.49g
131.81%
Sugar:18.89g
20.99%
Cholesterol:16.82mg
5.61%
Sodium:4324.64mg
188.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:73.33g
146.66%
Iron:22.06mg
122.54%
Calcium:836.18mg
83.62%
Vitamin K:69.62µg
66.31%
Fiber:16.14g
64.55%
Vitamin A:1725.42IU
34.51%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.73%
Vitamin C:15.89mg
19.26%
Folate:62.06µg
15.52%
Potassium:511.01mg
14.6%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.31%
Phosphorus:116.23mg
11.62%
Magnesium:39.91mg
9.98%
Vitamin E:1.44mg
9.63%
Copper:0.16mg
8%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.14%
Vitamin B3:1.42mg
7.12%
Zinc:0.95mg
6.31%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.46%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.32%
Selenium:3.37µg
4.82%
Source:My Recipes