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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 788 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the pizza with mixed spring greens and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.