Ingredients
For Basil-Spinach Pesto:
1/4 cup chopped walnuts ๐ฐ
2 cloves garlic ๐ง
1 cup basil leaves, lightly packed ๐ฟ
1 cup spinach leaves, lightly packed ๐ฑ
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese ๐ง
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil ๐ซ
Salt ๐ง
Pepper ๐ง
For Pizza and Toppings:
2 heads broccoli (not bunches) ๐ฅฆ
1 lb pizza dough ๐
Nonstick spray or olive oil ๐ซ
1 (14 oz.) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained ๐ซ
8 oz shredded mozzarella (about 2 cups) ๐ง
1 cup crumbled feta ๐ง
Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Preheat oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC). If pizza dough has been refrigerated, remove it from the fridge to warm up a bit. ๐ฅ
2๏ธโฃ Prepare pesto:
Add walnuts to a small skillet over medium heat and cook until lightly toasted, stirring often. Let cool. ๐ฐ๐ฅ
Combine walnuts, garlic, basil, and spinach in a food processor; process until minced. ๐ค๐ฟ
Add Parmesan, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Process until completely smooth. Set aside. ๐ง๐ซ
3๏ธโฃ Prepare pizza:
Cut broccoli into small florets and place in a microwaveable dish with a lid. ๐ฅฆ๐ช
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. ๐ง
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.) ๐ซ๐งป
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.) ๐๐
4๏ธโฃ Assemble pizza:
Top dough with a thin layer of pesto. (You will have pesto left over; I only used about half.) ๐ฟ
Sprinkle 3/4 of the mozzarella cheese over the pesto. ๐ง
Evenly distribute broccoli and artichokes over cheese. ๐ฅฆ๐ซ
Top with remaining mozzarella and then sprinkle with feta. ๐ง๐ง
5๏ธโฃ Bake the pizza:
Bake pizza for 25 to 35 minutes, or until crust is browned and cheese is lightly golden. โณ๐ฅ
6๏ธโฃ Serve:
Let cool slightly, then cut and serve immediately. Enjoy! ๐๐
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes