Description
This Super Green Kale Pesto Pizza offers a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional pizza by incorporating a vibrant kale and basil pesto. Topped with shredded mozzarella and baked to golden perfection, it’s a delicious way to enjoy greens in a comforting Italian classic.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the pizza evenly.
- Make Pesto: In a food processor, combine kale, fresh basil leaves, walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until you achieve a smooth, vibrant green pesto sauce.
- Spread Pesto: Evenly spread the freshly made kale pesto over the surface of the pre-made pizza crust, covering it completely.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the layer of pesto to create a rich, melty topping.
- Bake Pizza: Place the prepared pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the mozzarella is bubbly and has turned a golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for a few minutes to set, then slice and serve while warm.
Notes
- For a nuttier pesto, you can toast the walnuts lightly before blending.
- If pre-made pizza crust is unavailable, use a homemade or store-bought dough rolled out to desired thickness.
- Feel free to add other toppings like cherry tomatoes or olives for variation.
- To keep the pesto vibrant, prepare it just before spreading on the crust.
- Store leftover pizza covered in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best texture.
