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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Main Dishes

    Portobello Pizza with Roasted Garlic Sauce and Kale

    Published: Jan 17, 2020 · by Nicole · Updated: Mar 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Portabella & Kale Pizza with Roasted Garlic Sauce
    Do I post too many pizza recipes?

    I hope the answer to this question is no, because I'm about to post another. A portobello pizza with garlic sauce and kale, to be exact.

    I just couldn't help myself! I'm feeling pretty jazzed about pizza lately since I made two discoveries:

    1) The best whole wheat pizza crust recipe in existence.

    2) The magic of pizza stones.

    Pizza DoughThe Crust

    So let's talk about the crust. In all of my previous pizza recipes, I've called for pre-made crust. When I've tried making my own pizza crust in the past, it never turned out well and it always took so much time to do—I mean, isn't the point of pizza that it's supposed to be a quick meal? And you expect me to make my own crust? Psshh. But after overcoming my fear of baking with yeast, I started experimenting with pizza crust. And then I found this recipe:

    Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Pin
    Bookmark it, print it, pin it, whatever you need to do. Because this recipe is awesome. It tastes good, it's easy (even with the yeast!), and the best part is, Martha Stewart includes instructions for making these crusts ahead and freezing them. So then when you want to make a quick pizza dinner, you'll already have the crust ready to go. Brilliant, right?

    The Pizza Stone

    And then I finally got a pizza stone. Being the shallow food blogger that I am, I bought it solely for aesthetics. My round stainless steel pizza pan is never photo-worthy, so I figured a stone would look much better in my pictures. But apparently these things aren't just for looks because my crust turns out far better on the stone. Imagine that! No more unevenly baked crust. And here's a little secret—you're supposed to use cornmeal on your stone to prevent your pizza from sticking, but a little bit of parchment paper works much better.

    Portobello Pizza with Roasted Garlic Sauce & Kale
    So in summary, Martha Stewart Whole Wheat Pizza Crust + Cheapo Pizza Stone = Best Pizza Ever. And if you want to put my theory to the test, try this Portobello Pizza with Roasted Garlic Sauce and Kale. (Even if you don't want to put my theory to the test, you should make this pizza. It works with pre-made crusts too!)

    Recipe

    Portobello Pizza with Roasted Garlic Sauce & Kale

    Portobello Pizza with Roasted Garlic Sauce and Kale

    Instead of a traditional tomato-based sauce, this portobello & kale pizza is topped with a sauce made from roasted garlic.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: Portobello and Kale Pizza, Portobello Pizza, Portobello Pizza with Roasted Garlic Sauce and Kale, vegetarian pizza
    Servings: 4 -6 servings
    Calories: 427kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 large head roasted garlic
    • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 large portobello mushroom thinly sliced
    • 3 cups kale leaves torn (not tightly packed!)
    • 1 prepared pizza crust or about 10 oz pizza dough rolled into 13-inch circle (or less dough for a thinner crust, more for thicker)
    • 1 cup fontina or mozzarella cheese shredded
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to temperature indicated on pizza crust package or, if you're using dough, preheat to 450°F. Place pizza stone or baking sheet in oven.
    • Remove roasted garlic cloves from skins and place in small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mash with fork until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
    • Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushroom slices and cook until softened, 3–5 minutes. Add kale and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
    • Place pizza crust on parchment paper. Spread roasted garlic sauce onto crust, leaving a 1-inch edge on all sides. Top with half of cheese, mushrooms, and kale, then remaining cheese.
    • Carefully transfer pizza on parchment paper to pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for time indicated on crust package or 10–15 minutes if using dough, or until crust is golden brown and kale is just beginning to crisp.

    Notes

    You can roast the garlic a few days in advance to shorten prep time; otherwise, allow another 45 minutes or so to make this recipe. Read my tutorial on roasting garlic here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 697mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5321IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Michelle Ritchie | Delicious Karma says

      April 21, 2013 at 3:31 pm

      I just discovered your blog and love it! What wonderful recipes and photos. I adore kale, so this one absolutely caught my eye. A great way to incorporate healthy veggies and mushrooms into a tasty and cozy dish! FYI...I posted it onto our Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/deliciouskarma/flatbreads-pizza) and on our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DeliciousKarma). Will now have to check out some of your other pizza recipes!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        April 22, 2013 at 10:52 am

        Yay, I'm glad you found me! 😀 Kale is one of my favorites too.

        Reply
    2. Meghan-Rose says

      April 29, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Whoa, this is delicious. So simple, too! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        May 01, 2013 at 9:02 pm

        I'm glad you liked it--thanks for the comment! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nicole says

      January 07, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Love this! I made this as an appetizer for Christmas and it was a hit. I'm making it again for dinner tonight.

      Reply
      • Kiersten Frase says

        January 07, 2014 at 9:00 pm

        Thanks for your comment--I'm glad you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Susan says

      February 24, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Tried this recipe and it was awesome! I actually brushed on a bit of olive oil on the crust before putting the topping on and really helps keep it moist. I didn't have portobello mushrooms so used a mix of brown cremini and shitake. Awesome. Also, I used 3 heads of garlic and it was sooooo good!

      I am making it again tonight and don't have kale. Can I substitute collard greens?

      Thanks for this super easy and yummy recipe!

      Reply
    5. Bilge Man says

      July 08, 2020 at 9:12 am

      I'm an avid and highly experienced home pizza maker, I'll give this recipe a shot soon.

      Gotta make dough today so I can probably do it tomorrow.

      Reply
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