5.0 from 3 votes
Spring Pizza with Lemony Pea Pesto and Artichoke Hearts
A beautiful green pizza that's perfect for spring!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 1 pizza
Calories: 2921 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500ºF.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.