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Super Green Kale Pesto Pizza Recipe

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A vibrant and healthy Super Green Kale Pesto Pizza featuring a homemade kale and basil pesto sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, baked to bubbly perfection on a crispy pre-made crust. This pizza offers a fresh twist on the classic pesto pizza that is both delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • 1 pre-made pizza crust

Kale Pesto

  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Topping

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to crisp the pizza crust and melt the cheese thoroughly.
  2. Prepare Kale Pesto: In a food processor, combine the chopped kale, fresh basil leaves, walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend everything until smooth to create a vibrant green kale pesto sauce.
  3. Spread Pesto on Crust: Evenly spread the prepared kale pesto over the entire surface of the pre-made pizza crust, ensuring full coverage to maximize flavor in each bite.
  4. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the kale pesto layer, which will melt and create a deliciously gooey topping during baking.
  5. Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly, golden, and the crust edges are crisp.
  6. Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes to set, then slice and serve warm for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast the walnuts before blending into the pesto.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pine nuts or cashews as per preference.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you prefer a spicier pesto, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture before blending.
  • To make it vegan, omit the Parmesan and mozzarella or use plant-based cheese alternatives.

Keywords: Kale pesto pizza, green pizza, healthy pizza, vegetarian pizza, homemade pesto, easy pizza recipe

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