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Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta & Artichokes Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant green pizza topped with flavorful pesto, creamy feta, marinated artichokes, and fresh greens, perfect for a delicious and visually stunning meal.


Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 1 pre-made pizza dough or crust

Sauces and Cheeses

  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Toppings

  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup sliced green olives
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions

Garnish and Seasoning

  • Fresh arugula, for garnish
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up to ensure an evenly cooked crust.
  2. Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it carefully to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy handling.
  3. Spread Pesto: Evenly spread the pesto sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges to form the crust.
  4. Add Mozzarella: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto to create a melty, gooey base layer.
  5. Add Toppings: Distribute crumbled feta cheese, chopped marinated artichoke hearts, baby spinach leaves, sliced green olives, and thinly sliced red onions evenly over the pizza to build flavor and texture.
  6. Bake Pizza: Transfer the pizza onto the heated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and the cheese melts and bubbles beautifully.
  7. Garnish and Season: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then top with fresh arugula. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste for a fresh finish.
  8. Serve: Slice the pizza into 8 pieces and serve immediately while warm and flavorful.

Notes

  • Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust but is optional.
  • You can substitute the pre-made dough with homemade dough if preferred.
  • Feel free to add or omit toppings based on your preference to customize the pizza.
  • Allowing the pizza to cool slightly before adding arugula preserves its fresh texture.