Ingredients
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 🧀
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