# Healthy Kale Pizza Recipes This Pie is Topped With Marinated Greens and Whipped Ricotta Cheese By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kale-pizza References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/01/marinated-kale-and-whipped-ricotta-pizza/) While some would argue that adding kale to a pizza ruins the whole point of pizza, this kale pizza recipe from How Sweet It Is would totally change their minds. Made with marinated kale and whipped ricotta cheese, the [thin crust pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-at-home-artisan-crust) is simple to make. Perfect for [vegetarians who are craving something savory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toppers-pizza-vegan-pizzas), the pizza is a fun change from [spinach or arugula pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-veggie-pizza). The recipe also includes instructions to make your own pizza dough, but you could also buy some pre-made. In addition to kale and ricotta, the pizza also uses ingredients like parmigiano-regianno cheese, fontina cheese and crushed red pepper flakes. The food blogger notes you could also substitute the whipped ricotta for whipped feta on the kale pizza. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Pizza:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative plant-based toppings and non-dairy cheese alternatives for a healthier and sustainable pizza experience. - **Gourmet Pizza:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique flavor combinations for gourmet pizzas using high-quality ingredients like marinated greens and artisanal cheeses. - **DIY Pizza Dough:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop convenient DIY pizza dough kits for consumers looking to make homemade pizzas with ease. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Delivery Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with food delivery services to offer plant-based and gourmet pizza options that cater to the growing demand for healthy and unique pizzas. - **Plant-based Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market plant-based pizza products to tap into the rising popularity and demand for healthier and sustainable food options. - **Baking and Cooking Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop user-friendly baking and cooking supplies that simplify the process of making gourmet pizzas at home, including DIY pizza dough kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Tea Pizza Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-maru.md) - [Brussels Sprouts-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-bacon-brussel-pie.md) - [Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Cauliflower Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-power-salad.md) - [Seafood Pasta-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clam-fra-diavolo-pie.md) - [Plant-Based Pizza Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pizza-ingredients.md) - [Lemon Kale Caesar Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-lemon-kale-caesar-salad.md) - [Frozen Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Plant-Based Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-gluten-free-seasoned-cauliflower-pizza-crust.md)