Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli

Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli 🍕🌿

If you’re looking for a fresh and vibrant twist on traditional pizza, this Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli is the perfect choice. Packed with nutritious greens and a flavorful homemade pesto, this pizza is as delicious as it is eye-catching. Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply looking to incorporate more veggies into your meals, this recipe is a must-try.

Ingredients

For the Basil-Spinach Pesto:

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 🌰
• 2 cloves garlic 🧄
• 1 cup basil leaves, lightly packed 🌿
• 1 cup spinach leaves, lightly packed 🌱
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 🫒
• Salt 🧂
• Pepper 🧂

For the Pizza and Toppings:

• 2 heads broccoli (not bunches) 🥦
• 1 lb pizza dough 🍞
• Nonstick spray or olive oil 🫒
• 1 (14 oz.) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 🫙
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella (about 2 cups) 🧀
• 1 cup crumbled feta 🧀

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If your pizza dough has been refrigerated, remove it from the fridge to let it warm up slightly. 🔥

2️⃣ Prepare the Pesto:

• Toast the walnuts: Add the walnuts to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook until lightly toasted, stirring often. Once toasted, remove from heat and let cool. 🌰🔥
• Blend the ingredients: In a food processor, combine the toasted walnuts, garlic, basil, and spinach. Process until minced. 🤖🌿
• Add cheese and oil: Add the Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue processing until the mixture is completely smooth. Set the pesto aside. 🧀🫒

3️⃣ Prepare the Pizza:

• Steam the broccoli: Cut the broccoli into small florets and place them in a microwaveable dish with a lid. 🥦🔪 Drizzle with a couple of tablespoons of water, cover, and microwave until just tender (about 3-4 minutes). Drain any excess water and set the broccoli aside to cool. 💧
• Prepare the dough: Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray. (A tip: I usually spread the oil with a paper towel to ensure it’s evenly distributed and any excess is absorbed.) 🫒🧻 Place the pizza dough on the pan and press it out to the edges. If the dough pulls back, let it rest for a few minutes before pressing again. 🍞👐

4️⃣ Assemble the Pizza:

• Add pesto: Spread a thin layer of the prepared pesto over the dough. Note that you will likely have pesto left over; I used about half for this recipe. 🌿
• Layer the toppings: Sprinkle 3/4 of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto. 🧀 Evenly distribute the steamed broccoli and drained artichoke hearts over the cheese. 🥦🫙 Top with the remaining mozzarella and finish with a sprinkle of crumbled feta. 🧀🧀

5️⃣ Bake the Pizza:

• Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is browned and the cheese is lightly golden. ⏳🔥

6️⃣ Serve:

• Let the pizza cool slightly before cutting into slices. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of your Green Pizza! 😋🍕

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-35 minutes
Total Time: 45-55 minutes

This Green Pizza is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavors that will satisfy your pizza cravings while keeping things light and healthy. The combination of the basil-spinach pesto, tender broccoli, tangy artichokes, and creamy feta makes each bite a delightful experience. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend treat, this pizza is sure to become a favorite in your household. Happy cooking!

Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli 🍕🌿

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 45-55 minutes

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Ingredients

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For Basil-Spinach Pesto:

1/4 cup chopped walnuts 🌰
2 cloves garlic 🧄
1 cup basil leaves, lightly packed 🌿
1 cup spinach leaves, lightly packed 🌱
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 🧀
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 🫒
Salt 🧂
Pepper 🧂
For Pizza and Toppings:

2 heads broccoli (not bunches) 🥦
1 lb pizza dough 🍞
Nonstick spray or olive oil 🫒
1 (14 oz.) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 🫙
8 oz shredded mozzarella (about 2 cups) 🧀
1 cup crumbled feta 🧀

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Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If pizza dough has been refrigerated, remove it from the fridge to warm up a bit. 🔥

2️⃣ Prepare pesto:

Add walnuts to a small skillet over medium heat and cook until lightly toasted, stirring often. Let cool. 🌰🔥
Combine walnuts, garlic, basil, and spinach in a food processor; process until minced. 🤖🌿
Add Parmesan, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Process until completely smooth. Set aside. 🧀🫒
3️⃣ Prepare pizza:

Cut broccoli into small florets and place in a microwaveable dish with a lid. 🥦🔪
Drizzle with a couple tablespoons water, cover, and microwave until just tender (about 3-4 minutes). Drain water from broccoli and set aside to cool. 💧
Meanwhile, lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray. (I usually put a little oil on the pan, then spread it with a paper towel. That way the oil is distributed evenly, and the paper towel soaks up any excess oil.) 🫒🧻
Place pizza dough on pan and press to the edges of the pan. (If the dough draws back from the edges, let it rest for a few minutes and then press again. Repeat until dough is relaxed and covers the entire pan.) 🍞👐
4️⃣ Assemble pizza:

Top dough with a thin layer of pesto. (You will have pesto left over; I only used about half.) 🌿
Sprinkle 3/4 of the mozzarella cheese over the pesto. 🧀
Evenly distribute broccoli and artichokes over cheese. 🥦🫙
Top with remaining mozzarella and then sprinkle with feta. 🧀🧀
5️⃣ Bake the pizza:

Bake pizza for 25 to 35 minutes, or until crust is browned and cheese is lightly golden. ⏳🔥
6️⃣ Serve:

Let cool slightly, then cut and serve immediately. Enjoy! 😋🍕

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25-35 minutes