Grilled Artichoke & Spinach Dream Pizza – Venice Beach Flavor Fusion

Grilled Artichoke Spinach Pizza brings Venice Beach vibes to your plate fresh, zesty, and loaded with bold greens and California coastal flavor.

If Venice Beach had a signature pizza, this would be it. The Grilled Artichoke & Spinach Dream Pizza is a West Coast celebration of laid-back freshness and bold, wholesome ingredients. With smoky grilled artichokes, garlicky sautéed spinach, and a golden, bubbly cheese layer, this slice feels both coastal and comforting. It’s the kind of pizza you’d enjoy barefoot on a boardwalk, watching the waves crash while soaking in the California sun.

Grilled Artichoke & Spinach Dream Pizza

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Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: CaliforniaPizza, GourmetPizza, GrilledArtichokePizza, LAPizza, Pizza, SpinachPizza, VegetarianPizza

Servings: 4 people

Author: Jay Trabelsi

Equipment

• Pizza stone or baking sheet – For a crisp crust.
• Pizza peel or flat baking tray – To transfer pizza easily.
• Cast-iron skillet or grill pan – To char or grill artichokes.
• Small saucepan – For preparing garlic oil sauce.
• Oven or outdoor grill – To bake the pizza at high temperature.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 1 ball pizza dough homemade or store-bought, ~250g

For the Sauce

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

For the Toppings

• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts drained and grilled or pan-charred
• 1½ cups baby spinach sautéed briefly
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
• Prepare the garlic oil sauce: In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
• Grill the artichokes: In a hot skillet or grill pan, lightly char the artichoke hearts for 3-4 minutes until edges are golden.
• Sauté the spinach: In the same pan, cook the spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Set aside.

Assembly

• Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
• Brush with garlic oil, making sure to cover the edges for a flavorful crust.
• Layer mozzarella evenly across the dough, followed by the grilled artichokes and sautéed spinach.
• Sprinkle feta, Parmesan, and a touch of lemon zest.
• Add a dash of black pepper over the top.
• Transfer to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
• Let rest for 2 minutes before slicing.

Notes

• Shortcut: Use jarred grilled artichokes to save time.
• Make it vegan: Sub feta and cheeses for plant-based alternatives.
• Add texture: Top with pine nuts after baking for a nutty crunch.
• Outdoor vibe: Try baking on a pizza stone over a grill for that Venice Beach smokiness.

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