Cheap-as-Chips Veggie Pizza Recipe
Introduction
This Cheap-as-chips veggie pizza is a delicious, budget-friendly way to enjoy homemade pizza. Using flatbreads as the base and topped with spinach, mozzarella, and eggs, it’s quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 200g carton passata
- Pack of 5 large Middle Eastern flatbreads
- ½ x 750g bag frozen spinach, defrosted
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 3 balls mozzarella, patted dry and torn
- 5 medium eggs
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- Small bunch basil
- Shaved parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the oven to as high as it will go. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of passata evenly over each flatbread.
- Step 2: Squeeze as much water as possible from the defrosted spinach to prevent sogginess, then scatter it over the flatbreads, leaving a gap in the centre.
- Step 3: Divide the chopped garlic and torn mozzarella between the pizzas, seasoning generously as you go.
- Step 4: Place two pizzas on a baking tray. Carefully crack an egg into the centre of each pizza, then season with freshly grated nutmeg and some of the basil leaves.
- Step 5: Bake in the hot oven for about 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Step 6: Repeat with the remaining pizzas and ingredients.
- Step 7: Serve the pizzas garnished with extra basil and shaved parmesan. Cut into slices and share.
Tips & Variations
- Make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the spinach to keep the crust crisp.
- You can swap mozzarella for a plant-based cheese to keep the pizza vegetarian or vegan.
- Try adding chopped tomatoes or olives for extra flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a runnier yolk, reduce baking time slightly.
Storage
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a low oven to help keep the base crisp, avoiding microwaves if possible.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use fresh spinach instead of frozen?
Yes, fresh spinach works well. Use about 150g, sauté briefly to wilt and remove excess moisture before adding to the pizza.
What if I don’t have Middle Eastern flatbreads?
You can substitute with any large, thin flatbread such as tortilla wraps or naan, adjusting cooking time as needed based on bread thickness.
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Cheap-as-Chips Veggie Pizza Recipe
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 5 individual flatbread pizzas 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Cheap-as-Chips Veggie Pizza recipe is an easy and budget-friendly way to enjoy homemade pizza using simple ingredients like Middle Eastern flatbreads, spinach, mozzarella, and eggs. Baked at a high temperature, these pizzas feature a crispy base topped with flavorful passata, garlic, and fresh herbs, finished with a perfectly cooked egg in the center. It’s a delicious, quick meal perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Base and Sauce
- 200g carton passata
- Pack of 5 large Middle Eastern flatbreads
Toppings
- ½ x 750g bag frozen spinach, defrosted
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 3 balls mozzarella, patted dry and torn
- 5 medium eggs
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
- Small bunch basil
- Shaved parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Heat the oven to as high as it will go to ensure a hot baking environment for a perfectly crispy base.
- Prepare flatbreads with sauce and toppings. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of passata evenly over each flatbread as the pizza base sauce. Squeeze as much water as possible from the defrosted spinach to prevent sogginess, then scatter the spinach on top of the passata, leaving the center clear for the egg. Divide the chopped garlic and torn mozzarella evenly over the flatbreads, seasoning generously with salt and pepper as you go.
- Bake pizzas with eggs. Place two prepared pizzas on a baking tray at a time. Carefully crack an egg into the center of each pizza where there is no spinach, being careful not to break the yolk. Season the eggs with freshly grated nutmeg and some basil leaves. Bake in the hot oven for about 7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the eggs are cooked to your preferred level.
- Repeat baking for remaining pizzas. After the first two pizzas are baked, repeat the baking process with the remaining pizzas, passata, spinach, garlic, mozzarella, eggs, nutmeg, and basil.
- Serve and garnish. Once all pizzas are cooked, garnish them with extra fresh basil and shaved parmesan or a vegetarian alternative. Cut the pizzas into slices and share among everyone.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much water from the spinach as possible to avoid soggy pizza bases.
- You can bake only two pizzas at a time to ensure proper cooking and crispiness.
- Adjust the cooking time slightly depending on how runny or firm you like your eggs.
- The high oven temperature is key to getting a crispy and satisfying pizza base using flatbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes (7 minutes per batch)
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
Keywords: veggie pizza, flatbread pizza, spinach pizza, budget-friendly pizza, easy pizza recipe, homemade pizza
