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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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.

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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