Roasted Broccoli Pesto Pizza Recipe Type : pizza, vegetarian, healthy Author: Alex Caspero Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 8 slices
Ingredients
1large head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4cupolive oil, divided
3tablespoonsparmesan cheese
1cuplightly packed fresh basil leaves
3/4poundstore-bought whole-wheat pizza dough, at room temperature
3/4cupshredded fontina cheese
1red bell pepper, sliced into thin stripes
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Toss broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until roasted and slightly crispy.
Remove the broccoli from the oven. Place 3/4 cup of the broccoli, basil, parmesan cheese, pinch of salt and pepper in the base of a food processor. Pulse until crumbled together.
While the processor is running, drizzle in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Set aside.
Lightly sprinkle a work station and pizza stone with flour. Use a rolling pin and/or your hands to stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle. Place the dough on the stone. If using a baking sheet, lightly spray the sheet with cooking spray before placing the dough on.
Spread the broccoli pesto over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
Scatter the fontina cheese, remaining roasted broccoli and bell pepper strips over the pizza.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Slice, garnish with red pepper flakes, if desired and serve.
Notes
*See notes in post about adding sliced tomatoes to the pizza as well- highly recommend!