BROCCOLI PESTO PIZZA

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked chopped broccoli (frozen is fine)
1 1/2 ounces parmesan cheese (1/2 cup grated)
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cornmeal
3/4 pound store-bought whole-wheat pizza dough, at room temperature
Cooking spray
3 ounces soft goat cheese (chevre)
1 large tomato
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. If using frozen broccoli, thaw it according to the directions on the package.
  • Finely grate the parmesan, then place 1/3 cup into the bowl of a food processor along with the broccoli, 2/3 cup basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. While the processor is running, drizzle in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Sprinkle a work surface with the cornmeal and use a rolling pin and/or your hands to stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle. Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray and place the dough onto it. Spread the broccoli pesto over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Scatter the goat cheese over the top of the pesto, then thinly slice the tomato and arrange the slices on top.
  • Bake until the cheese and tomatoes are softened and the crust is golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Garnish the pizza with the remaining parmesan, the remaining 1/3 cup basil and the red pepper flakes. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and slice the pizza into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 890 milligrams, Carbohydrate 445 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams

Edward Murillo Moreno
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This pizza is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the broccoli pesto pizza and they didn't even realize they were eating broccoli.


Nichole Louise
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of pesto you like and any type of vegetables. I'm definitely going to experiment with different variations of this pizza.


wasim shahzad
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This pizza is amazing! The pesto is so flavorful and the broccoli is roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Iris Gamer
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my broccoli pesto pizza turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the broccoli.


Cloud
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The broccoli pesto pizza was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more garlic and Parmesan cheese next time.


Rebecca Pringle
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I used a whole wheat pizza crust and it turned out great! This pizza is a healthy and delicious option for a weeknight meal.


sanaya jackson
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This pizza is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


EklipsedDarkness
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this pizza. The pesto was so flavorful that it masked the taste of the broccoli.


Wenzel
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The broccoli pesto pizza was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time.


Akhi Kh
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I added some red pepper flakes to the pesto for a little extra spice. It was delicious!


Mabayomije Temitope
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I love that this recipe uses store-bought pizza dough. It makes it so easy to whip up a delicious pizza on a weeknight.


munir kazmi
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This broccoli pesto pizza was a huge hit with my family! The pesto was incredibly flavorful and the broccoli roasted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.