Beet Green Pesto Pizza With Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese

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Beet Green Pesto Pizza With Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese

Make use of the entire beet in this pretty pizza made for beet lovers. Beet greens form the pesto base, and scarlet sliced beet roots join up with tangy goat cheese for the topping.

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Ingredients

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For the roasted beets:

  • 2 large beets peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil + more for drizzling
  • Pinch of sea salt

For the beet green pesto:

  • 1 bunch beet greens about 4 cups
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • ½ cup chopped raw walnuts
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil

To assemble the pizza:

  • 1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • ¾ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • ½ cup chopped raw walnuts
  • ½ cup mixed spring greens
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss the sliced beets with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven until fork tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  3. While the beets cook, prepare the pesto. Place the beet greens, garlic, walnuts, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running slowly, drizzle in the olive oil. Continue to process until smooth, adding more oil if necessary to achieve a saucy consistency. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Roll out your dough to a 12-14-inch circle on a floured surface. Evenly spread the pesto on the crust, followed by the beets and goat cheese. Place the pizza in the oven and bake until the crust is just beginning to turn golden, 8-10 minutes. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with the walnuts. Continue cooking until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted, and the walnuts are golden and crisp, about 2 more minutes.
  5. Serve the pizza with mixed spring greens and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 788kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 1323mg (55%) Potassium 365mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1118IU (22%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 788 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 788kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 1323mg 55%
Potassium 365mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1118IU 22%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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