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Spicy Korean Kimchi Pizza

Spicy Korean Kimchi Pizza

  • 50 Minutes Prep
  • 1 Hour 20 Minutes Total
  • 6 Servings
  • 350 Calories per Serving
Have your cheesy pizza and your veggies, too! This Korean fusion pizza uses a quick homemade crust and bold flavors for a delicious weeknight dinner that’s guaranteed to please.

Ingredient List

Crust

  • 3/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
  • 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup from 1 can Muir Glen™ Organic Pizza Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 12 very thin slices and firmly pressed dry with paper towels
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 lb baby bok choy, leaves separated and halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup spicy kimchi, drained and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

  1. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Mix water, yeast and honey in bowl of stand mixer fitted with dough hook attachment; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until foamy. Add flour, olive oil and salt; mix on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes or until ball forms.
  2. Spray large bowl with cooking spray. Roll dough in bowl to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or clean dish towel; let rest 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat pizza sauce and gochujang with whisk until combined; set aside.
  4. Heat oven to 450°F. Press down dough with hands. Using rolling pin, roll dough on surface sprinkled with flour to 17x12-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Carefully transfer dough to baking sheet; press evenly into bottom. Pierce dough all over a few times with fork to prevent puffing in oven. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until dough just begins to brown.
  5. Brush crust with sesame oil. Spread pizza sauce mixture over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with mozzarella. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese is melted and bubbly. Transfer to cutting board.
  6. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add bok choy and kimchi; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until bok choy is tender and browned in spots. Evenly arrange on top of cooked pizza. Sprinkle with cilantro. Cut into squares.

Tips

  • To accurately measure flour for pizza dough, spoon into measuring cup, then level off top using flat-edged utensil, such as knife or metal spatula.
  • For easy slicing, place fresh mozzarella in freezer 10 minutes before cutting, then slice with cheese knife or serrated knife.
  • While most kimchi contains shellfish, vegetarian versions are also available at specialty stores and co-ops.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 350
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g22%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g% Value not available
Cholesterol30mg11%
Sodium770mg32%
Total Carbohydrate41g14%
Dietary Fiber2g11%
Soluble Fiber1g% Value not available
Sugars3g% Value not available
Protein13g% Value not available
Vitamin DValue not available0%
Vitamin EValue not available2%
CalciumValue not available25%
IronValue not available15%
Potassium220mg6%
ThiaminValue not available35%
RiboflavinValue not available20%
NiacinValue not available15%
Vitamin B6Value not available8%
Vitamin B12Value not available0%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available4%
PhosphorusValue not available8%
MagnesiumValue not available6%
ZincValue not available4%
ManganeseValue not available20%
SeleniumValue not available20%
CopperValue not available4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

  • Starch 1,
  • Fruit 0,
  • Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
  • Skim Milk 0,
  • Low-Fat Milk 0,
  • Milk 0,
  • Vegetable 1,
  • Very Lean Meat 0,
  • Lean Meat 0,
  • Medium-Fat Meat 0,
  • High-Fat Meat 1,
  • Fat 1,
  • Fruits 0c,
  • Vegetables ½c,
  • Grains 3oz-eq,
  • Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
  • Dairy 0c,
  • Fats & Oils 2tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

  • Choices per serving3