Gluten-Free Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Spinach

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A simple gluten-free pizza featuring a tender crust topped with roasted garlic, fresh spinach, and mozzarella cheese. This italian-inspired pizza (gluten-free, vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs (12-inch) gluten-free pizza crust, olive oil, whole garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place 6 whole garlic cloves on a small baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and roast for 15 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the 12-inch gluten-free pizza crust and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Spread the roasted garlic cloves over the crust, mashing them slightly with the back of a spoon to distribute their flavor.
  4. Step 4: Evenly scatter 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach leaves over the crust, then top with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Step 5: Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes until the crust edges are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Gluten-Free Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Spinach take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Gluten-Free Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Spinach?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Gluten-Free Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Spinach?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Gluten-Free Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Spinach for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Gluten-Free Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Spinach gluten-free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free, vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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