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    Home » Main Dishes » Pizza Recipes

    Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza

    LAST UPDATED: March 19, 2019 PUBLISHED: September 25, 2016 By Pam Greer 29 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Lamb and Harissa make a spicy base for this fresh spinach topped pizza in this Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza.  Post may contain affiliate links. 
    Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza

    Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza

     

    I know.  More harissa!  What can I say?  I love it!  This is my third harissa post this week!  I began with Harissa Roasted Squash, then Harissa Chicken with Olives, and now this fantastic Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza.  If nothing else, it shows you that you can use Harissa with just about everything!

    This recipe came from Donna Hay's Magazine Issue #61, February/March 2012, the print version.  I know I've said it before, but in case you  missed it.  I urge you to get Donna Hay's donna hay magazine for your iPad.  I have a few cooking magazine apps on my iPad and Donna Hay's is the best hands down.  The magazine is gorgeous, there is a recipe index with a photo of each recipe and there are even little videos peppered throughout the magazine.  Love it!

    Click here to pin this Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza now! 

    Pizza Dough | Sidewalk Shoes

    Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza | Sidewalk Shoes

    There is so much I love about this pizza.  Before I get to the Donna Hay part of it, I have to mention the pizza dough.  I am now the proud parent of a sourdough starter named Ethel.  Ethel is feisty and bubbly.  When it comes time to feed her, I have some of her that needs to be discarded.  Boo.  So, I searched around and found Sourdough Crumpets, and while I was finding that, I also found Sourdough Pizza Crust.  I made two batches of the dough in my bread machine and stored them in the freezer.  I pulled out defrosted one of the bags of dough for this pizza.  OMG.  It was the best pizza crust ever!  Light and crispy.  I show you the photo above (before being topped with spinach) so that you can see the big pizza crust bubbles!  I will do a whole post on the pizza dough, so for right now, let's focus back on this particular pizza.  To help get this gorgeous crust, I use a pizza peel, parchment paper and a pizza stone.

    Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza - Amazing! at Sidewalk Shoes

    Again, Donna Hay never ceases to amaze me with her fresh, simple flavors.  The lamb is crisp and spicy.  The provolone cheese is creamy and rich (and actually there was supposed to be 2 cups of mozzarella cheese on this and I totally forgot it - and it was till fantastic!).  The spinach topping is almost like a deconstructed spinach pesto.  The tartness from the lemons and the earthiness from the spinach and the pine nuts pairing beautifully with the pizza!  This was seriously amazing and I will be making it again and again!

    Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza

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    Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza

    The spicy harissa lamb pairs perfectly with the spinach in this Harissa Lamb and Spinach Pizza. 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 544kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground lamb
    • 2 tablespoons harissa paste I only used one, but two would have been fine
    • pizza dough for one large or 4 small
    • 2 cups mozzerella grated
    • 1 cup provolone shaved
    • flat-leaf parsley
    • lemon zest
    • 2 tbsp pine nuts toasted
    • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425. (I always use 500 and watch the pizza carefully).
    • Mix the lamb with the harissa and salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat and add the lamb. Break up the clumps with a wooden spoon and cook until browned - about 5 minutes.
    • Divide the 2 cups of mozzarella, lamb, and provolone between the pizzas. Cook for 15 minutes (start checking at 10, especially if doing the higher 500).
    • Combine the parsley, lemon zest, toasted pine nuts, baby spinach leaves and the olive oil and lemon juice. Notice there are no measurements here other than the lemon juice and olive oil. I just used about a ¾ bag of spinach and about ½ cup of parsley leaves. Just use your own judgement, you can't mess it up!  Scatter on top of the pizza. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 438mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1750IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2.7mg

     

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    Comments

    1. Miz Helen says

      October 04, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Lamb is one of my favorites and this will be a fantastic pizza! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    2. April J Harris says

      October 03, 2016 at 7:08 am

      I like Harissa too, Pam - it's such a tasty blend of spices. Love how you have used it in this gorgeous Lamb and Spinach Pizza - it really does look & sound perfect! Thank you for sharing with us at Hearth and Soul. Sharing your delicious daiquiri on our Hearth and Soul Facebook page later today 🙂

      Reply
    3. Kim~madeinaday says

      September 27, 2016 at 8:52 am

      I have not tried Harissa lamb..sounds good though! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on G+! Have a great week!
      Kim

      Reply
    4. lisaiscooking says

      September 26, 2016 at 9:59 am

      There's a lot to love here. Like, I love harissa, the Donna Hay magazine app, and fresh spinach on a pizza. This looks great!

      Reply
    5. jacquee | i sugar coat it! says

      September 26, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Love lamb and harissa, but have never had on pizza. Will have to try this!! Thanks.

      Reply
    6. soniya Saluja says

      September 26, 2016 at 9:22 am

      This looks super delicious and inviting too 😀

      Reply
    7. Christie says

      September 26, 2016 at 8:32 am

      I am quite happy to see harissa used again. We love it! This pizza would be a huge hit in my house.

      Reply
    8. Caren Gittleman says

      September 26, 2016 at 8:29 am

      I have never tried harissa but I love all things middle eastern so will give this a try. Might try it with Flat Out wraps (I use those for pizza all of the time, and not the Flat Outs that are meant for pizza, I use their other ones) Obviously I would adjust the cooking time/temp too..............have to try this!

      Reply
    9. Kristen says

      September 26, 2016 at 7:51 am

      LOVE lamb! looks like an excellent dinner!

      Reply
    10. Amanda says

      September 26, 2016 at 7:13 am

      This looks delicious! Of course, you had me as soon as I saw spinach. I've not worked with harrisa before. I'll have to look for it. I had heard that it is hot-spicy.

      Reply
    11. Ann says

      September 26, 2016 at 3:43 am

      I'm not surprised this post has so many comments - that pizza looks scrumptious. I can't have the harissa paste but I will definitely give tis a go and I'm busting to try the sourdough pizza dough.

      Reply
    12. Kirsten says

      September 25, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      Pam, ooh thanks for the sourdough pizza crust link--I haven't named my starter, it mostly lives in the fridge and I bring it out ,feed it, bake bread, and toss it back in the fridge, sulking that it never gets to do anything else. Clearly my starter is a teenager.

      This pizza looks delicious and I've pinned to my Friday Night Pizza Night board.

      Thanks!

      Reply
    13. Michelle says

      September 14, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Well, yum! This looks really good. Of course, I have a bit of an addiction to spinach.
      I love that you named your starter, by the way.
      Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week!

      Reply
    14. Miz Helen says

      September 09, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Pam,
      I just love lamb and have never had it with Pizza, what a great idea, can't wait to try this! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        September 10, 2014 at 6:49 am

        This was my first time having it with pizza too!

        Reply
    15. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

      September 06, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      And another. This sounds so interesting!!!

      Reply
    16. bill @thewoksoflife says

      September 05, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      I have never tried making or cooking with harissa but this recipe has now peaked my curiosity! Thanks for the inspiration. I need to study up on my middle eastern cuisine 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        September 06, 2014 at 7:54 am

        I use it the same way that I would use chile paste with garlic.

        Reply
    17. Tim says

      September 05, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Excellent!

      Reply
    18. Tina Culbertson says

      September 05, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      I would never thought to use lamb on pizza. I love lamb though and we eat it frequently. Very creative.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        September 05, 2014 at 9:18 pm

        It really was amazing!

        Reply
    19. Marjie says

      September 05, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      I don't even know what harissa is, but you make it look good anyway! And welcome to Sidewalk Shoes Land, little Ethel! Live long and bubble!

      Reply
    20. Esme says

      September 05, 2014 at 11:03 am

      You always have the best recipes-you make everything look appetizing.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        September 05, 2014 at 12:15 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    21. Pam says

      September 05, 2014 at 10:28 am

      It looks delicious - great flavors & textures on this pizza.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        September 05, 2014 at 10:31 am

        Thanks Pam! It was delicious!

        Reply
    22. Joanne says

      September 05, 2014 at 7:45 am

      I've loved harissa week!! It's been super fun. And way to see it out with a bang....pizza Fridays are always a good thing!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        September 05, 2014 at 10:32 am

        I'm probably going to have to do a Harissa month! I love it!

        Reply
    23. grace says

      September 05, 2014 at 7:37 am

      there's been a flurry of harissa activity over here lately and i like it! clever pizza, pam. 🙂

      Reply
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