Thin-Crust Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions

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A delicate thin-crust pizza topped with sweet caramelized onions, fresh goat cheese, spinach, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 100 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 530 calories and feeds 2, 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: 90 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 530 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dissolve 2 g active dry yeast in 170 ml warm water and let activate for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 280 g all-purpose flour with 1 tsp salt. Add yeast mixture and 1 tbsp olive oil, stirring to form a dough.
  3. Step 3: Knead dough on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  4. Step 4: While dough rises, thinly slice 1 large yellow onion and sauté in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently until onions are deeply caramelized and sweet.
  5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside.
  6. Step 6: On a floured surface, roll dough out to a 12-inch circle, very thin (about 2-3 mm thick).
  7. Step 7: Transfer dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet dusted with flour or cornmeal.
  8. Step 8: Evenly scatter 60 g fresh spinach leaves over the dough, then 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Step 9: Distribute the caramelized onions evenly over the cheese, then crumble 100 g goat cheese on top.
  10. Step 10: Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is crisp and cheese is bubbling.
  11. Step 11: Remove from oven and immediately drizzle 2 tbsp balsamic glaze over the pizza before slicing and serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Thin-Crust Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions take to make?

Total time is about 100 minutes (90 min prep + 10 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 Thin-Crust Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions?

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 all-purpose flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Thin-Crust Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions?

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 Thin-Crust Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Thin-Crust Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged 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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