Pizza Bianca with Scamorza and Shaved Celery Root

Health score
7%
Pizza Bianca with Scamorza and Shaved Celery Root
40 min.
4
450kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your pizza night, look no further than this delightful Pizza Bianca with Scamorza and Shaved Celery Root! This unique twist on a classic dish marries the rich, smoky flavors of scamorza cheese with the crisp, refreshing crunch of shaved celery root, delivering an unexpected but utterly delicious combination. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this pizza is a feast for the eyes and the palate.

In just 40 minutes, you can create a stunning meal that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. The balance of textures and flavors is what sets this recipe apart; the creamy, melted cheese contrasts beautifully with the tender yet slightly crunchy celery root, while the red onion adds a hint of sweetness. Fresh oregano brings forth vibrant herbal notes, and the finishing touch of flaky sea salt enhances every bite.

This Pizza Bianca is not only a treat for the taste buds but also packs in a respectable amount of nutrients, making it a fabulous lunch or dinner option that won't leave you feeling weighed down. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your ingredients, and prepare to impress your guests with a gourmet-level pizza that’s surprisingly easy to prepare at home!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon capers drained chopped
  • 0.3  celery root peeled very thinly sliced (celeriac)
  • ounces cheese smoked thinly sliced
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • tablespoons olive oil divided plus more for baking sheet
  • tablespoon oregano fresh plus more for serving
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • ounces pizza dough prepared room temperature
  • 0.5 small onion red very thinly sliced
  • servings sea salt (such as Maldon)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheatto 500°F. Toss celery root and 1 tablespoon oil ina medium bowl; season with kosher salt andpepper. Set aside.
  2. Gently stretch dough into a 16x12" ovaland transfer to a lightly oiled rimmed bakingsheet. (If dough springs back, cover and letrest 10 minutes, then stretch again, resting asneeded.)
  3. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon oil andbake until dry and golden, about 5 minutes(this prevents dough from getting soggyonce the toppings are added).
  4. Remove fromoven; top with cheese, reserved celery root,onion, Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon oregano.
  5. Bake pizza, rotating baking sheet halfwaythrough, until cheese is melted, celery rootis tender, and crust is golden brown, 12–15minutes. Top with capers and more oregano;season with sea salt and pepper.
  6. Per serving: 420 calories, 24 g fat, 2 g fiber
  7. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories450kcal
Protein17.23%
Fat52.53%
Carbs30.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.25
Glycemic Load
1.75
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.88826078954%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.99mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
2.72mg
Quercetin
6.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:450.44kcal
22.52%
Fat:26.65g
41.01%
Saturated Fat:11.68g
73.01%
Carbohydrates:34.53g
11.51%
Net Carbohydrates:32.09g
11.67%
Sugar:5.05g
5.61%
Cholesterol:51.02mg
17.01%
Sodium:1179.11mg
51.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.67g
39.35%
Calcium:490.67mg
49.07%
Phosphorus:334.43mg
33.44%
Vitamin K:30.59µg
29.13%
Selenium:15.29µg
21.84%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.69%
Iron:2.56mg
14.21%
Zinc:2.1mg
14.02%
Vitamin E:1.75mg
11.67%
Vitamin A:548.56IU
10.97%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
10.01%
Fiber:2.44g
9.74%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.29%
Magnesium:30.69mg
7.67%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.9%
Potassium:204.18mg
5.83%
Vitamin C:4.38mg
5.31%
Folate:19.11µg
4.78%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.06%
Copper:0.07mg
3.44%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.1%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.14%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.12%
Source:Epicurious