Description
A deliciously healthy green pizza bursting with fresh flavors from spinach, broccoli, and bell peppers, topped with creamy mozzarella and pesto sauce on a crispy homemade or store-bought pizza dough base. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a wholesome meal packed with vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 package Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for brushing the crust)
Toppings
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach (or kale as substitute)
- 1 cup Broccoli Florets (or asparagus as substitute)
- 1 cup Bell Pepper, sliced (any color; zucchini as alternative)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (vegan cheese optional)
- 1/2 cup Pesto Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by heating your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven now to preheat as well—this will help achieve a crispier crust.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll your pizza dough into a 12-inch diameter circle, approximately ¼ inch thick, ensuring it’s evenly stretched for uniform baking.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Generously brush the surface of the rolled-out dough with extra virgin olive oil. This will add flavor and help create a golden brown crust.
- Spread Pesto Sauce: Evenly spread a thick layer of pesto sauce over the oiled dough, covering the base thoroughly to infuse the pizza with rich, herby flavor.
- Add Vegetables: Layer fresh spinach leaves, broccoli florets, and sliced bell peppers evenly on top of the pesto sauce, distributing the vegetables so each slice has a good mix.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Top the layered vegetables with shredded mozzarella cheese, covering the toppings so it melts beautifully and adds a creamy texture.
- Bake: Transfer your prepared pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the hot pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice into pieces and serve hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach with kale and broccoli with asparagus for variety.
- Use zucchini instead of bell peppers if desired for a different texture.
- For a vegan option, replace mozzarella with a suitable vegan cheese alternative.
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust but is optional.
- Make sure to preheat the oven thoroughly for even cooking.
