Margherita Piadine

Health score
9%
Margherita Piadine
15 min.
4
323kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and delicious meal that brings the taste of Italy to your kitchen, look no further than Margherita Piadine! This delightful dish combines the classic flavors of fresh arugula, ripe plum tomatoes, and creamy provolone cheese, all wrapped in a perfectly baked thin-crust dough. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.

What sets this piadine apart is not just its vibrant flavors, but also its versatility. It can serve as a scrumptious side dish or as a light main course paired with a refreshing Lemony Chickpea Salad. With the peppery profile of arugula and the aromatic hint of basil, each bite offers a burst of freshness that will transport you straight to the streets of Italy.

Plus, this recipe is incredibly easy to customize. Add your favorite vegetables or swap out the cheese for a dairy-free option – the possibilities are endless! The combination of a crispy crust, melted cheese, and a zesty dressing makes this dish a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Trust us, it’s so good you might find yourself making it a weekly staple!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula loosely packed
  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • large basil leaves cut into thin strips
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
  • small garlic clove minced
  • teaspoons olive oil extra-virgin divided
  • 11 ounce thin-crust pizza crust dough refrigerated
  • 1.5 cups plum tomatoes diced seeded ( 2)
  • 2.7 ounce provolone cheese reduced-fat (such as Sargento)
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  3. Roll out dough onto prepared baking sheet; cut dough crosswise in half, creating 2 smaller rectangles.
  4. Brush surface of dough with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with garlic, basil, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  5. Bake at 425 for 8 minutes or until crust is golden but still pliable.
  6. While crust bakes, combine remaining oil, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  7. Add arugula and tomatoes; toss well.
  8. Arrange cheese slices lengthwise down long side of crusts; top with arugula mixture. Fold dough over filling, creating 2 long rectangle sandwiches.
  9. Bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
  10. Cut each rectangle crosswise in half.
  11. Serve immediately.
  12. Serve with: Lemony Chickpea Salad

Nutrition Facts

Calories323kcal
Protein16.41%
Fat30.2%
Carbs53.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.75
Glycemic Load
1.58
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.6369564896045%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.6mg
Isorhamnetin
0.86mg
Kaempferol
7.06mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
2.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:322.96kcal
16.15%
Fat:10.91g
16.79%
Saturated Fat:5.34g
33.36%
Carbohydrates:43.4g
14.47%
Net Carbohydrates:40.79g
14.83%
Sugar:4.63g
5.15%
Cholesterol:13.11mg
4.37%
Sodium:635.15mg
27.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.34g
26.67%
Vitamin K:31.89µg
30.37%
Vitamin A:1397.37IU
27.95%
Calcium:258.92mg
25.89%
Vitamin C:15.44mg
18.72%
Iron:2.83mg
15.7%
Phosphorus:128.18mg
12.82%
Fiber:2.61g
10.46%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.23%
Potassium:320.35mg
9.15%
Folate:34.86µg
8.71%
Magnesium:25.55mg
6.39%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
6.01%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.83%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.67%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.48%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.62%
Selenium:2.93µg
4.18%
Copper:0.08mg
3.93%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.14%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.13%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.64%
Source:My Recipes