Green Goddess Veggie Pizza
This vibrant green pizza boasts creamy mozzarella, fresh veggies, and a flavorful pesto base, making it perfect for quick dinners or special gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 mixer for mixing and kneading dough
- 1 pizza pan oiled for baking the pizza
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups organic all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon organic raw honey
- 2 1/4 teaspoons rapid-rise yeast
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 1 Granny Smith apple thinly sliced
- 6 asparagus spears trimmed and sliced
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons Green Goddess dressing
Instructions
- Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in a mixer and let foam for 5 minutes.
- Gradually add flour and Italian seasoning, then knead dough for 5 minutes.
- Roll out dough to 11 inches and place on an oiled pizza pan.
- Preheat oven to 500°F and brush crust edges with olive oil.
- Spread pesto evenly over the crust.
- Layer chopped kale, mozzarella, asparagus, and apple slices on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with Green Goddess dressing and chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Pat vegetables dry to prevent soggy crust.
- Dough can be prepared 24 hours ahead and refrigerated.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free pizza option.