1
Rest the pizza dough
BowlSet the pizza dough on a clean counter and cover it with an inverted bowl. Let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. While the dough rests, preheat the oven and prepare the toppings as directed in steps 2 through 5.
A crisp, plant-focused pizza topped with creamy lemon-garlic cannellini bean spread, mozzarella, and tender broccoli rabe. Fresh lemon zest adds a bright finish.
- broccoli rabe
- dinner
- italian-inspired
- lemon
- lunch
- main course
- mozzarella
- oven-baked
- pizza
- pizza night
- plant focused
- plant-based
- Plant-Focused
- Vegetarian
- white beans
$8.30
Per Serving
$2.08
Total
60 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
hard
Ingredients and shopping
Servings
- 1 poundFresh pizza dough
- 2 cupsCanned cannellini beans
- 8 ouncesBroccoli rabe
- 3 tablespoonsExtra-virgin olive oil
- 1 eachFresh lemon
- 2 clovesGarlic
- 3/4 teaspoonKosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoonGround black pepper
- 4 ouncesWhole-milk low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoonCrushed red pepper flakes
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Steps
Spatula
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Cutting Board
Colander
Chef’s knife
Fork
Rimmed baking sheetBowl
pot
fine-mesh graterBowl2
Preheat the oven and prepare the pan and water
Rimmed baking sheetpotPosition an oven rack in the lower third and preheat the oven to 475°F. Coat the rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Use care around the boiling water and keep the pot handle turned away from the edge of the counter.
3
Prepare the broccoli rabe, beans, lemon, garlic, and mozzarella
Cutting BoardColanderChef’s knifefine-mesh graterTrim the tough ends from the broccoli rabe and cut the remaining stalks and leaves into 2-inch pieces. Rinse the cannellini beans, drain them thoroughly in a colander, and blot away excess moisture. Finely grate the lemon zest, then squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. Mince the garlic and shred the mozzarella.
4
Blanch, cool, and squeeze the broccoli rabe
ColanderpotAdd the broccoli rabe to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes, until bright green and just tender. Drain, rinse under cold running water until cool, and drain again. Firmly squeeze the broccoli rabe by handfuls to remove as much water as possible.
Handle the boiling water carefully, and let the blanched broccoli rabe cool before squeezing it firmly.
5
Make the bean spread and season the broccoli rabe
ForkBowlPlace the beans in the medium bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mash thoroughly with a fork, then stir vigorously until creamy and mostly smooth. Toss the squeezed broccoli rabe with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, separating any clumps so the greens will distribute evenly.
6
Oil and shape the dough
Rimmed baking sheetPlace the rested dough on the oiled baking sheet and turn it once to coat both sides lightly. Using your fingertips, gently press and stretch it into an approximately 12-by-16-inch rectangle, leaving a slightly thicker rim. If the dough springs back, let it rest for 5 minutes before finishing the shaping.
7
Spread the bean mixture and add the toppings
Spread the lemon-garlic cannellini bean mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top in this order: mozzarella, broccoli rabe, and red pepper flakes.
8
Bake until deeply golden and crisp
SpatulaRimmed baking sheetBake for 15 to 18 minutes, rotating the pan after 10 minutes, until the crust is deeply golden, the cheese is browned in spots, and the underside is crisp when lifted with a wide spatula.
The baking sheet and pizza will be extremely hot; handle the pan with dry oven mitts.
9
Finish, rest, and serve the pizza
Chef’s knifeImmediately scatter the fresh lemon zest over the pizza. Let it stand for 3 minutes, then cut into 8 pieces and serve.
Let the pizza rest briefly before cutting to reduce the risk of burns from the hot toppings.
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