Try These Tasty White Pizza Toppings

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Ian M
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White pizza is a great alternative way to enjoy pizza. Instead of using tomato sauce to make the base of the pie, white pizzas are typically made with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and olive oil.

If you’re looking for some great ingredients that go well with this style of pie, here are some options for you.

Sun-dried Tomatoes

White pizzas might not have tomato sauce, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t sneak a little bit of the sweet acidity of tomato onto your pie. Why not try sun-dried tomatoes, which add the perfect tomato essence to a white pie?

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Arugula

Arugula goes great on white pizzas, adding a welcome neutral crunch to a style that many complain is too soft and bland. When used in conjunction with other ingredients, arugula is a true white pizza gem.

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Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: Arugula! . I’m getting spring fever 😋🌱 It might be a little early for arugula in Colorado, but in just a few weeks the first leaves of these cold weather-tolerant greens will be shooting out of the dirt! And I’ll be there to eat them! . Arugula (also called “rocket”) is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, like broccoli and kale. Some health benefits of arugula include: . 🌟 Cancer-fighting phytochemicals: Like other crucifers, it may have cancer-fighting properties. The major isothiocyanate in arugula, erucin, has been shown in vitro to arrest cancer cell growth by interfering with the building blocks of their cell walls (microtubules) [1]. . 🌟 Good source of nitrate: Like beets, leafy greens like arugula contain nitrate, which is converted to nitric oxide in the body and helps to make blood vessels more flexible, reduce blood pressure and enhance athletic performance! In fact, arugula grown in the fall had twice as much nitrate as the next leading leafy green, spinach [2]. . 🌟 Excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium and beta carotene! . Arugula has a distinctive bitter flavor that makes it a great compliment to most meals. It’s definitely my favorite salad green! Choosing baby tender arugula instead of fully grown can tamp down its bitterness. . Baby arugula grows well in colder areas and is ready to harvest in just a few weeks of sowing! I always grow arugula in the garden, and it does well in pots and even in partial shade. . Are you a fan of arugula? 🌱 Which spring veggie are you most excited about this time of year? . [1] Azarenko O, et al. Erucin, the Major Isothiocyanate in Arugula (Eruca sativa), Inhibits Proliferation of MCF7 Tumor Cells by Suppressing Microtubule Dynamics. 2014; 9(6): e100599. [2] Brkić D, et al. Nitrate in Leafy Green Vegetables and Estimated Intake. Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 2017; 14(3): 31–41.

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Chicken

More aggressive meats such as pepperoni or sausage can dominate the flavors of a white pizza, which is why we recommend chicken as a meat alternative. Chargrilled chicken works especially well, adding flavor and protein without being too overwhelming.

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