How To Make Punchy Spinach Pesto Pizza
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1 cup of spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup of sliced black olives
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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In a food processor, combine the spinach, basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to make the spinach pesto.
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Roll out the pizza dough into a round shape and transfer it to a baking sheet.
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Spread a generous amount of the spinach pesto on the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and black olives on top of the pesto.
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Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
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Optional: sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick of spice.
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Serve the punchy spinach pesto pizza and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 18mg
- Sodium : 450mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 26g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 11g
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