Broccoli Pesto Pizza
- 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
- 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.
- Per serving (2 slices): Calories 460; Fat 24 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 890 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 17 g
- Photograph by Con Poulos
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/broccoli-pesto-pizza.html (may not work)