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Lemon, Feta, and Zucchini Pizza

  • 40 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 12 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 8

    Servings

  • 392

    Calories

  • 12g

    Fat

  • 50g

    Carbs

  • 10g

    Protein

Recommended For:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Ingredients

  • 1 Package Whole Grain Pizza Crust Mix
  • 1 Large Zucchini, thinly sliced either in matchsticks, long ribbons, or thin slices
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, 2 minced and 2 sliced
  • 1 Tsp Kosher Salt, plus extra to taste
  • 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tsp Lemon Zest
  • 8 Oz Feta Cheese Crumbles
  • ½ Cup Scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced

What You’ll Need

  • Measuring Cup

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Cutting Board

  • Knife

  • Pizza Cutter

  • Citrus Zester

  • Large & Medium Bowls

  • Mesh Strainer

  • Spatula

  • Pizza Pan

  • Paper Towels

  • DDairy:

    Replace feta cheese with dairy-free cheese

  • GGluten:

    Replace the whole grain pizza crust with gluten-free pizza crust

  • FFODMAPs:

    Omit the garlic; only use the green part of the scallion or omit

Instructions

  • 1.

    Combine Ingredients & Strain Combine the zucchini and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Add the kosher salt and toss to combine. Transfer the contents to a strainer and set over the bowl. Let rest for 20-30 minutes. Place contents in a paper towel and squeeze to remove the excess water. Set aside.

  • 2.

    Cook Pizza Mix Prepare and cook pizza mix according to package instructions.

  • 3.

    Top Pizza Once pizza is halfway through cooking, remove from the oven and quickly top the pizza with olive oil, zucchini, lemon zest, garlic slices, and feta cheese. Return to oven for cooking until feta cheese is melted.

  • 4.

    Season Remove from the oven and top with salt, pepper, and scallions.

Recipe adapted from seriouseats.com

Nourishment Notes

Zucchini

Zucchini provides B vitamins that can help to increase energy levels.

RA Cooking Tips

  • Pizza Crust

    Purchase pre-made pizza crust instead of a package mix.Follow package instructions for preparing, and top with above ingredients.

  • Lemon Zest

    Try using 1-2 Tsp of pre-made lemon pepper instead of lemon zest to alleviate hand use during food preparation.

  • Zucchini

    Purchase pre-sliced zucchini strips and omit step 1 of the recipe.

  • Cutting Pizza

    When cutting the pizza, use a mezzaluna to alleviate hand use.

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