Green Pizza with Vegetables (Print Version)
Colorful pizza topped with homemade pesto, broccoli, artichokes, and a blend of mozzarella and feta cheeses.
# Ingredients:
→ For Pesto
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¼ cup chopped walnuts
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2 cloves garlic
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1 cup basil leaves, lightly packed
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1 cup spinach leaves, lightly packed
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½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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½ cup extra virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Pizza
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Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil
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2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
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454 grams pizza dough
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397 grams canned quartered artichoke hearts, drained
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227 grams shredded mozzarella (about 2 cups)
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1 cup crumbled feta cheese
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 220°C. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with nonstick spray or oil. If pizza dough has been refrigerated, allow it to warm to room temperature.
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Add walnuts to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook until lightly toasted, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Allow to cool completely.
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Combine toasted walnuts, garlic, basil, and spinach in a food processor; process until finely minced.
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Add Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the processor. Blend until completely smooth. Set aside.
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Place broccoli florets in a microwave-safe dish with a lid. Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and microwave for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside to cool.
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Place pizza dough on prepared pan and gently press to the edges, forming an even crust. If dough contracts, allow it to rest for 5 minutes before continuing.
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Spread half of the prepared pesto evenly over the dough surface. Reserve remaining pesto for another use.
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Sprinkle three-quarters of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto base.
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Distribute the steamed broccoli florets and drained artichoke quarters evenly across the cheese layer.
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Top with remaining mozzarella, then sprinkle feta cheese evenly across the surface.
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Bake pizza for 25-35 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is lightly golden.
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Allow pizza to cool slightly before slicing and serving immediately.
# Notes:
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If your pizza dough contracts when spreading on the pan, let it rest for a few minutes before continuing. Resting relaxes the gluten, making it easier to spread.