Chicago-Style Veggie Deep Dish Pizza Recipe - Home Chef (2024)

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with ricotta, spinach, and roasted red peppers

Prep & Cook Time:50-60 min.

Difficulty Level:Expert

Spice Level:Mild

Cook Within:7 days

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Contains:Milk, Wheat, Soy

  • Vegetarian

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Deep dish pizza is a uniquely Chicago institution, and because it's our hometown, we'd be remiss if we didn't share our secret for making one in your own kitchen. Our veggie version is packed with fresh spinach, creamy ricotta cheese, and roasted red peppers baked in an easy-to-make dough. You don't have to visit the City of Broad Shoulders to enjoy some of its authentic fare.

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  • 9oz.Self-Rising Flour
  • 8oz.Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 8fl. oz.Pizza Sauce
  • 6oz.Shredded Mozzarella
  • 5oz.Baby Spinach
  • 4oz.Roasted Red Peppers
  • ⅓cupWhole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • ¼oz.Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½tsp.Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1tsp.Dried Oregano
  • 18" Pie Pan

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  • Nutrition(per serving)zPablJqv

  • Calories

    1000
  • Carbohydrates

    111g
  • Net Carbs

    108g
  • Fat

    32g
  • Protein

    59g
  • Sodium

    2600mg
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1Baking Sheet
  • 1Large Pan
  • 1Wire-Mesh Strainer
  • 1Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
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    Prepare Ingredients and Make Filling

    Coat inside of pie pan with cooking spray. Cut roasted red peppers into 1/4" dice. Place a large pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil to hot pan. Add spinach and roasted red peppers. Cook, stirring often, until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from burner and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Allow to cool, place in a wire-mesh strainer or kitchen towel, and squeeze out liquid. Measure out 1/2 cup flour and set aside. Place remaining flour in a mixing bowl with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, all but 2 Tbsp. yogurt, and a pinch of salt.

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    Knead the Dough

    Mix dough until a loose, crumbly ball forms, 1-2 minutes Dough will be shaggy until kneaded. Lightly dust a clean work surface with reserved flour. Turn dough onto dusted surface and knead 5 minutes, folding dough over on itself and pressing down with the heel of your hand. Dough should be slightly sticky. If it feels too wet, add some reserved flour. If it feels too dry and crumbly, add some reserved yogurt.

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    Roll the Dough

    Using a rolling pin or wine bottle, roll dough into a 13” circle about 1/4" thick. Dust underneath dough with more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Carefully lift dough into pie pan and press against sides. Avoid stretching dough. Instead, lift excess dough from sides further down into pan. Trim overhanging dough.

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    Build the Pizza

    Spread ricotta on dough. Top with 1/3 the mozzarella. Chicago deep dish pizzas are "upside-down" and have cheese on bottom and sauce on top. Place an even layer of filling on cheese and add remaining mozzarella. Top with pizza sauce and season with 1/2 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

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    Bake the Pizza

    Place pizza pan on prepared baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake until crust is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes. Cooling allows pizza to better hold together, making it easier to remove from pan.

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    Plate the Dish

    Carefully remove pizza from pan with a spatula. You may have to bend or cut the disposable pan with scissors. Garnish with grated Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes (to taste).

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