Gluten-Free Hand-Tossed Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Arugula

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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A delicate gluten-free pizza featuring a crisp hand-tossed crust topped with roasted garlic, fresh arugula, and melted mozzarella. This Italian-inspired gluten-free recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs gluten-free pizza crust, garlic cloves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 crust (10 inch) gluten-free pizza crust
6 whole garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup fresh arugula
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 whole garlic cloves on a small baking dish, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 2: Remove garlic cloves from the oven and let cool slightly. Squeeze the softened garlic out of the skins and mash into a paste.
Step 3: Place the gluten-free pizza crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the roasted garlic paste evenly over the crust.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the garlic layer.
Step 5: Bake the pizza at 400°F for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust edges are golden.
Step 6: While pizza bakes, toss 1 cup fresh arugula with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tsp lemon juice.
Step 7: Remove the pizza from oven and immediately top with the dressed arugula. Slice and serve warm.