Green Pizza Pesto Feta Artichokes (Print Version)
Oven-baked pizza topped with pesto, feta, broccoli, and artichokes on a crispy golden crust.
# Ingredients:
→ Pesto
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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2 garlic cloves
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1 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
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1 cup fresh spinach leaves, lightly packed
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Pizza
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Nonstick spray or olive oil, for pan
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2 heads broccoli
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1 lb pizza dough
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14 oz artichoke hearts, canned and drained, quartered
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8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
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4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a pizza pan or large baking sheet with nonstick spray or olive oil. If using cold pizza dough, allow it to rest at room temperature prior to handling.
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Place chopped walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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In a food processor, combine cooled walnuts, garlic cloves, fresh basil, and fresh spinach. Process until finely minced. Add shredded Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper, blending until completely smooth. Set aside.
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Cut broccoli into small florets. Place florets in a microwave-safe bowl with a few tablespoons water, cover, and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain any excess water and allow broccoli to cool.
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Press pizza dough outward with clean hands on the prepared pan, gently stretching and flattening it to the edges of the pan.
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Spread half of the prepared pesto evenly over the shaped dough. Evenly sprinkle 6 ounces of shredded mozzarella over the pesto base. Distribute cooked broccoli florets and drained, quartered artichoke hearts over the cheese. Follow by sprinkling the remaining mozzarella, then finish with crumbled feta cheese.
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Transfer pizza to the oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is lightly browned. Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve.
# Notes:
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Allow pizza dough to fully come to room temperature for easier shaping and optimal crust texture.