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    Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic, & Goat Cheese Pizza

    Published: Mar 1, 2016 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jul 28, 2022 · 1092 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    This Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Pizza comes together in minutes thanks to easy freezer hacks. Gluten Free with Vegan Option.
    Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Pizza - This gluten free pizza comes together in a matter of minutes thanks to these easy freezer hacks! #YesYouCan - Vegan Option - WendyPolisi.com
    Today, I've got a fantastic pizza recipe for you with caramelized onions, roasted garlic, spinach, and goat cheese.

    I know some of you may be thinking, who has time to make homemade pizza? (Much less make a homemade sauce and caramelized onions and roast garlic for it!)

    I'm going to show you how you can use some of my favorite simple freezer kitchen hacks to put this gourmet-tasting pizza together in just a few minutes.

    Plus, you will have a stocked freezer prepped with ingredients for dishes like this risotto, sauce for meatballs or Chicken Parmesan, this salad, these quinoa patties, this dressing and more!

    Sound good? Ok, let's get going.

    First, let's have a quick conversation about the pizza dough. You can absolutely buy a prepared crust (like the one I tested out in these photos). But, if you want to become a freezer Goddess (or God!), I recommend that you are never without this quinoa pizza crust. You can use it for so much more than pizza - even quick desserts like these cinnamon bites.

    caramelized-onions

    Next, let's talk about Caramelized Onions. I have a long-standing love affair with Caramelized Onions. What I don't love is the time it takes to make them.

    There are simply no shortcuts - it is going to take you about an hour.

    Instead of trying to beat the system and ending up with disappointing results, I make a large batch every time that I make them. I then store them in freezer bags so that I can have them on hand whenever I need them for a recipe.

    roasted-garlic

    Similarly, I adore Roasted Garlic but hate the time it takes to make it. Like onions, roasted garlic freezes beautifully. So, on the same day that I make my onions, I also take some time to roast garlic.

    frozen-onions-garlic
    This combo helps me but amazing meals on the table all month long in a fraction of the time it would if I didn't have a stocked freezer.

    spinach

    Another time (and produce) saving tip, is to blanch spinach and freeze it in small portions. This works great for pizza, lasagna, sneaking spinach into meatballs and casseroles! I've even been known to throw it into smoothies.

    Obviously frozen spinach is easy to buy, so I especially like do this when the garden is coming in and when I've bought a large container of spinach and I realize that it is going to go bad before I can use it.

     

    Something else my freezer is never without is a homemade marinara.

    It is great to know that my freezer is stocked with a sauce my family loves on those days when I really don't feel like cooking.
    tomato-sauce

    I don't know about you, but knowing that I'm never far away from having dinner done eliminates so much stress in my life. Plus, I love impressing family and friends with meals that only looked like I spend all afternoon in the kitchen!

    Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Pizza
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    Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Pizza

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    Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Pizza

    This Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Pizza comes together in minutes thanks to easy freezer hacks. Gluten Free with Vegan Option.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Healthy
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 9kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 1 gluten free pizza crust homemade or purchased
    • ⅓ cup Marinara Sauce see below
    • ⅓ cup Frozen Spinach below
    • ⅓ cup Caramelized Onions below
    • 1 head roasted garlic about 12 cloves (below)
    • 2 - 4 ounces goat cheese or vegan goat cheese
    • ¼ cup fresh basil
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    Instructions

    • Spread marinara on pizza crust. Top with spinach, onions, garlic and goat cheese. Bake for 18 to 25 minutes. Top with basil and serve.

    Notes

    For a homemade pizza crust recipe, check out this delicious Quinoa Pizza Dough recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 70mg | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    5 from 4 votes

    Caramelized Onions

    Roasted Garlic
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Healthy
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 79kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 4 medium onions
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar or wine
    • Salt and Pepper
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    Instructions

    • Slice onions.
    • Preheat a large skillet to medium heat. Ad olive oil and heat. Add onions and stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the desired doneness, about 45 minutes. (Check every 5 minutes after 30 minutes.)
    • Deglaze the pan with the vinegar or wine. Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Allow to cool, and transfer to storage containers. Freeze for up to three months.

    Notes

    These are vegan friendly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Roasted Garlic
    Author: Wendy Polisi
    Roasted Garlic
    Ingredients
    • 6 heads garlic
    • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Slice the top off of the garlic heads to expose the cloves. Toss with oil and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Transfer to a a baking dish and cover with foil. Cook for 45 minutes. Check garlic for doneness and return to oven if necessary. Continue to cook, checking every 10 minutes until desired doneness is reached. (Time will vary depending on the size of cloves and age of garlic.)
    4. Freeze whole heads, individual cloves or as a paste. If freezing individual cloves, place on a baking sheet and allow to freeze before transferring to a storage container
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    Frozen Spinach
    Author: Wendy Polisi
    While is is easy to buy frozen spinach, this is my go-to method for having frozen spinach on hand.
    Ingredients
    • Fresh Spinach
    Instructions
    1. Rinse spinach well.
    2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add spinach and cover. Cook for 2 minutes.
    3. Drain and immediately place in a bowl of ice water. Drain well.
    4. Freeze in â…“ cup to 1 cup portions in freezer bags.
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    Marinara Sauce

    While is is easy to buy frozen spinach, this is my go-to method for having frozen spinach on hand.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 29kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 6 cloves garlic minced or 1 tablespoon roasted garlic paste
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 - 14.5 ounce cans Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
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    Instructions

    • Add oil to a saucepan and heat to medium high. Add onion, and cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add vinegar and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, honey, salt and pepper.
    • Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes. This pizza sauce is chunky, which I love. If you want a smoother sauce, process in a blender or with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.
    • If desired, freeze in â…“ to 1 cup portions.

    Notes

    This recipe is vegan friendly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 29mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Kelly Hunt

      March 01, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      This looks amazing! I love caramelized onions on my pizza and the addition of honey to your marinara sounds heavenly! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness

      March 01, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      OK so funny - I have a post about freezer staple items for meals coming on Fri and many things parallel what you say here! Meal planning divas unite! I LOVE the flavor combos in this amazing pizza. It's something I would TOTALLY order at a restaurant! So brilliant (and yummy).

      Reply
    3. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

      March 01, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      I love everything about this post, Wendy! I have too many comments to make - I don't know where to start! First, I love everything that is on this pizza - i'm salivating! Second, love all your freezer tips. There are so many meals you can make with all these individual recipes you have here. And that brings me to my third comment, which is 4 recipes in 1 post?! Best post ever!

      Reply
    4. JadeLouise Designs

      March 01, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      Ok, so not only is your pizza mouthwatering but I never thought to use HONEY in my tomato sauce!!! What a brilliant idea! I can imagine how it really intensifies the flavor with a hint of honey with the Hunt's Tomatoes! oh goodness YUM! -Client

      Reply
    5. Sonali- The Foodie Physician

      March 02, 2016 at 12:48 am

      I love absolutely EVERYTHING about this pizza! I'm not even exaggerating when I say caramelized onions and roasted garlic are two of my favorite culinary gems!

      Reply
    6. Alisa Fleming

      March 02, 2016 at 4:45 am

      Wow, I don't think you could pack more flavor onto a vegetarian pizza if you tried. I can just taste all of the richness.

      Reply
    7. Rebecca Fallihee

      March 15, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Caramelized onions are one of my favorite bases for pizza. I even skip the tomato sauce and never miss it. I love that you included roasted garlic too!

      Reply
    8. Shannon Graham

      January 26, 2018 at 1:24 am

      5 stars
      This has to be the fanciest pizza I've seen homemade. Amazing.

      Reply
    9. Eunice walach

      February 02, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful love all this incredible ingredients

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        February 05, 2018 at 1:04 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    10. MPaula

      February 02, 2018 at 11:09 pm

      Too bad I have leftovers to finish tonight but I'll get a head start by making the onions and garlic tonight. I just bought some spelt flour today (I don't have to be gluten free) so I can make the crust. I imagine I will wake up tomorrow anticipating this pizza!

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        February 06, 2018 at 11:11 am

        Hope you enjoy!

        Reply

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