Whole-Wheat Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Bitter Greens
A rustic whole-wheat pizza topped with sweet caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, and a medley of sautéed bitter greens for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
active dry yeast
warm water
sugar
whole-wheat flour
all-purpose flour
all-purpose flour for dusting
salt
extra-virgin olive oil
canola oil
onions, thinly sliced
fresh thyme
salt
freshly ground black pepper
pine nuts
garlic, minced
extra-virgin olive oil
radicchio, chopped
kale leaves, chopped
fresh sage leaves, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and 2.5 teaspoons olive oil to the flour mixture and stir to form a dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves to the onions; cook for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and sauté radicchio, kale, and sage leaves until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the caramelized onion mixture evenly over the dough, then top with the sautéed bitter greens.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the top and drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Bake the pizza for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven, slice, and serve warm.