Crispy Kale and Beet Pizza is a great way to showcase the fall harvest. The cracker-like crust is yeast-free, so it’s ready in under 20 minutes!

We went to the Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival a few weeks ago and, just like last year, I came home with tons of recipe inspiration. First on the agenda was recreating this amazing crispy kale and beet pizza.

Sweet, earthy beets are an unexpected pizza topping, and I kind of love it. The same goes for the kale. Pile it on – it will collapse under the heat of the oven and get nice and crispy. (If you like kale chips, you’ll love this pizza!) The vegetables sit atop a bed of creamy feta cheese and fresh garlic.

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I used my favorite yeast-free pizza crust for this recipe – you might remember it from the wild mushroom pizza that I posted earlier this year. I love this crust! It’s crisp and cracker-like, with a complex flavor that reminds me a little bit of Chicago-style pizza crust. It’s my go-to for an easy weeknight meal, since it only takes a few minutes to make.

Crispy Kale and Beet Pizza

Name: Crispy Kale and Beet Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 cups kale, roughly torn; 1/2 cup crumbled feta; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 steamed beets, diced; crush red pepper flakes

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups kale, roughly torn
1/2 cup crumbled feta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 steamed beets, diced
crush red pepper flakes

Instructions

Heat oven to 475ºF. If you have a pizza stone or heavy cast iron skillet, place it in the oven now.
Combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the water and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Knead a few times, until the dough comes together. Split in half.
On a floured surface, roll half of the dough into a 9-inch circle.
Top the pizza crust with half the feta, garlic, and beets. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Toss the kale with the remaining tablespoon of oil, the divide between the two pizzas.
Cook the pizzas on the preheated stone or skillet (if using) or on a heavy baking sheet for 9-11 minutes, or until the crust is cooked through and the kale is crisp. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
Let the pizzas cool for 2-3 minutes, then cut into 8 slices.

Notes

Look for peeled steamed beets in the produce section of your favorite grocery store.

Comments

Nutmeg Nanny says
09/17 at 11:02 pm

Ok I’m totally digging this dough! I love it’s crispiness and the fact that it’s topped with kale and beets! I freaking love me some beets….yum!

Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
09/17 at 5:03 pm

Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival sounds like a place I need to be! Perfect kale and beet pizza too! Love getting inspirations from trips/events like that!

Kim Beaulieu says
09/17 at 5:03 am

You are so creative, this is wicked cool. I have beets coming out my ears right now.

Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
09/16 at 6:40 pm

I like how your crust looks so easy to make! And the feta, yummy!

Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
09/16 at 9:06 am

What a great twist on pizza. Love this creative recipe!

Paula - bell'alimento says
09/15 at 7:59 pm

Since this is super healthy I could eat like three yeah?

The Food Hunter says
09/15 at 5:48 pm

A garlic and herb festival sounds awesome! I love the combo of ingredients in this recipe

Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
09/15 at 5:03 pm

I love getting recipe inspiration from festivals and restaurants! This looks like a great, healthy pizza!

Megan Keno {Country Cleaver} says
09/15 at 4:46 pm

So healthy! Yum

Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
09/15 at 3:39 pm

Wow! These flavors are amazing! Love crispy kale 🙂

foodwanderings says
09/15 at 2:06 pm

OMGoodness this is such a fun light bite delivered on a pizza. Crispy kale Mmmm. BTW totally going to click on the mushroom version…

claire @the realistic nutritionist says
09/15 at 1:58 pm

A garlic and herb festival? OMG. That’s dreamy. Just like this pie 🙂

Tasha @thatssoyummy says
09/15 at 1:43 pm

Wow what a combo yum!

Emily says
09/15 at 12:39 pm

what a unique flavor combo, this is on my to make list soon!

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