Beet Pesto Pizza with Kale and Goat Cheese
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
1 (12-inch) pizza
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Calories
259 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beet Pesto Pizza with Kale and Goat Cheese
Description
This Beet Pesto Pizza features a gluten-free dough baked initially to set its texture before layering with a spread of vivid beet pesto. Thinly sliced kale leaves are added to provide a fresh, earthy green that softens as it cooks. The pizza is finished with creamy goat cheese dollops and shredded mozzarella, which melt together creating a rich and tangy contrast to the sweet, earthy pesto.
The pizza bakes at a high temperature to encourage crisping on the edges and melting of the cheeses without overcooking the kale. After baking, the pizza is rested briefly to allow flavors to settle and to make slicing easier.
This pizza provides a distinctive vegetarian option with gluten-free dough and a flavorful combination of ingredients that bring brightness and creaminess to the crust. It works well as a lunch or light dinner and benefits from fresh, quality beet pesto and well-prepared dough.
Ingredients
- 1 lb gluten-free pizza dough
- 1 cup beet pesto
- 2 cups kale leaves thinly sliced*
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 to 4 ounces goat cheese to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beet pesto and the pizza dough.
- Preheat the oven to 415 degrees F.
- Dust gluten-free flour (or cornmeal) on a baking sheet and press or roll the dough to desired thickness.
- Bake the dough for 5 to 7 minutes with no toppings.
- Remove the crust from the oven and spread the beet pesto over it. Add the kale leaves, followed by the goat cheese and mozzarella. Note: the kale will cook down in the oven.
- Bake pizza for 20 to 25 minutes or to desired crisp.
- Allow pizza to cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use lacinato (dino) kale for a tender and mild kale flavor.
- Dust the baking sheet with gluten-free flour or cornmeal to prevent sticking.
- Prebaking the crust helps avoid sogginess once toppings are added.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1(12-inch) pizza
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice of 8 | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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