Sometimes inspiration for my recipes come in the most random of ways.
Take this Flat Bread Pizza for instance; I was eating a Lean Cuisine for lunch one day {don’t judge, they are delicious}, it was a spinach and artichoke dip with a slice of pita bread. Instead of just dipping the pita bread into the spinach and artichoke dip, I covered the pita bread with the dip, and the spinach and artichoke pizza was born.
Of course I needed to create my own spinach and artichoke dip, because let’s be real, Lean Cuisine doesn’t give you that much to work with.
I started off with a package of frozen spinach that I thawed and squeezed dry. Then I added my favorite Chunky Garlic by Gourmet Gardens.
I added a whole can of quartered artichoke hearts (drained) and a little mayo, gave it a good stir and added some cheese…
Lots of glorious {non – Lean Cuisine} cheese.
Instead of pita bread, I spread the hearty spinach and artichoke dip onto some Naan bread, which is basically just a flat bread that I found in the bakery section of the supermarket.
I baked it at a high temperature since the bread is already cooked, which allows the spinach and artichoke mixture to get bubbly and the bread to crisp up underneath.
This is a superb lunch, filled with healthy spinach and artichokes, then married together with bubbly and creamy cheeses. You will definitely want to make this one.
Spinach and Artichoke Flat Bread Pizza
Ingredients
- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 13 oz artichoke hearts , (quartered in water); drained
- 3 large Naan bread, flat bread
- 1/4 cup Mayo
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Combine spinach, artichoke hearts, mayo, garlic, and salt in a large bowl, mix thoroughly.
- Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and mix again.
- Divide mixture between the 3 pieces of Naan (flat bread) evenly, and spread on top of each bread leaving about 1/4 of an inch around the outside of the bread (to make a crust).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden brown. Cut into slices and enjoy!
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Laura
Do you know if this would work with fresh artichokes?
Jonesha
This looks delicious! Do you know if it freezes well? I am the only one the likes artichokes in my family, and I cant eat all three at once.
Shawn
I’m sure you could freeze the artichoke mixture before placing it on top of the bread. Then defrost it in the fridge overnight when you want to make a new pizza! 🙂
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious
This works! I love foods which require a bread or wrap to transfer to the mouth..pita’s, pizza’s, sliced bread, wraps, tortillas…the list goes on and on. Why do we even bother with knives and forks??
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
I totally had those LC dips yesterday for lunch with some bell pepper and thought “wouldn’t this be AWESOME on a pizza?” Probably the last thing you should think about when you’re trying to eat LC meals but whatevz 🙂 this pizza looks awesome, girl! I am obsessed with spinach + artichoke dip and love that you used this on naan since naan is the best!
Shawn
Great minds think alike! 🙂
Kelley {mountain mama cooks}
Hello!! So making this soon. Using naan as flatbread is one of my favorite tricks too! I can eat my fair share of spinach artichoke dip and this would be no exception!
Shawn
Thanks Kelley! I’m always looking for short-cuts when it comes to cooking, so the Naan is always on hand when it comes to personal sized pizzas!
Cherine
This looks yummy!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
Yum! I’ve had that snack from Lean Cuisine. I think they also do a pizza that tastes similar to me, but I don’t think it has artichokes. This pizza looks way better!
Shawn
Thanks Stephanie! Aren’t Lean Cuisines tasty for frozen food? It’s my go to meal when I am not in the mood for cooking.
Kathy Steger @FoodWineThyme
Flatbreads are easy, simple and filling. I also love the spinach and artichoke dips. What a fantastic idea to combine the two together. Making your recipe this weekend for a cocktail party.
Shawn
Thanks Kathy! I hope your guests love it as much as I do!
Vanessa
Ummmm this is the best thing I’ve seen since that time you made reuben dip! Except now I don’t have pregnancy as an excuse to eat it all!!!
Shawn
OMG!! I forgot about that Reuben Dip!! I never made it for my blog…only that video (lol). I will have to post that soon. Thanks Vanessa! 🙂
Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies
Looks delicious! I have yet to find a can of artichoke hearts..but I’m always on the lookout!
Shawn
They can be tricky to find, but I usually find mine in the canned vegetable isle. Top shelf, near the other random canned vegetables (palm hearts, asparagus, etc.) Hope you can find some soon, this is such a tasty pizza!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
I love spinach and artichoke dip! This sounds wonderful!
Shawn
Thanks Jessica! It’s such a great lunch for when friends come over too! 🙂
sippitysup
Flatbreads are like portable perfect meals. GREG
Shawn
Aren’t they great!? I totally love them! 🙂
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
Spinach and artichoke dip is my guilty pleasure! I think adding it to a kind of healthy flatbread could justify eating the whole thing, right?
Shawn
Most definitely! (I totally used that to justify eating the whole thing)