Spring Pizza with Lemony Pea Pesto and Artichoke Hearts

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    27 mins

  • Servings

    1 pizza

  • Calories

    2921 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Spring Pizza with Lemony Pea Pesto and Artichoke Hearts

A beautiful green pizza that's perfect for spring!

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Ingredients

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For the lemony pea pesto

  • 12 ounces frozen peas
  • 1 ounce basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt to taste

For the pizza

  • olive oil for greasing the pan
  • 1 pound pizza dough storebought or homemade
  • 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
  • ¾ pound fresh mozzarella thinly sliced
  • Red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 500ºF.
  2. While the oven is heating, prepare the pesto. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the peas to the pot and cook for 5 minutes or until bright green and heated through. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the peas, basil, garlic, and pine nuts together until they are minced. Stream in the olive oil while the food processor is still running and puree until creamy and well-combined. Add the parmesan cheese and lemon juice to the food processor bowl and pulse until they're fully incorporated. Season to taste with salt.
  4. Grease a 14-inch round pizza pan with a light layer of olive oil. Using your hands or a rolling pin, pat the pizza dough into a 12- to 14-inch circle on the pan. Spread the pea pesto over the dough in an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust. Sprinkle evenly with the artichoke hearts and the mozzarella slices. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottom starts to look golden brown. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and black pepper, to taste. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute your favorite spring veggies for the artichoke hearts. Asparagus and roasted red peppers would also be great here!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1-2 slices Calories 2921kcal (146%) Carbohydrates 280g (93%) Protein 142g (284%) Fat 141g (217%) Saturated Fat 58g (290%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Monounsaturated Fat 49g Cholesterol 291mg (97%) Sodium 5819mg (242%) Potassium 1363mg (39%) Fiber 26g (104%) Sugar 52g (104%) Vitamin A 6621IU (132%) Vitamin C 149mg (166%) Calcium 2146mg (215%) Iron 21mg (117%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1pizza

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2921 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1-2 slices
Calories 2921kcal 146%
Carbohydrates 280g 93%
Protein 142g 284%
Fat 141g 217%
Saturated Fat 58g 290%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Monounsaturated Fat 49g 245%
Cholesterol 291mg 97%
Sodium 5819mg 242%
Potassium 1363mg 29%
Fiber 26g 104%
Sugar 52g 104%
Vitamin A 6621IU 132%
Vitamin C 149mg 166%
Calcium 2146mg 215%
Iron 21mg 117%

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

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