Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza with Fresh Mushrooms and Artichokes
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 -2 medium fresh garlic clove
1/8 - 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese ( the good stuff ! )
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 - 3/4 cup baby portabella mushrooms , sliced
8 ounces sliced provolone cheese ( or mozzarella )
3 roasted red peppers , cut in strips ( or fresh , see NOTE )
1/8 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup quartered artichoke heart , cut into chunks
1 prepared pizza crust ( homemade , or purchased )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
450
Sugar
2g
Fat
27g
Looking for a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional pizza? Look no further than this Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza with Mushrooms and Artichokes. Fresh basil pesto serves as the base for this delicious pizza, providing a boost of flavor and nutrition from antioxidant-rich ingredients. Topped with fresh mushrooms, roasted red peppers, black olives, and artichoke hearts, this pizza is a vegetarian's dream. Try it tonight for a healthy, homemade dinner that is sure to please the whole family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 450°F.
2.In a food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese and olive oil until smooth, scraping down sides occasionally.
3.Add salt to taste.
4.Spread sauce onto pizza crust.
5.Top with mushrooms, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, black olives and artichoke hearts.
6.Place pizza in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese is bubbly.

PROS

This pizza is loaded with fresh, healthy ingredients including basil, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers.

It is also vegetarian.

CONS

The pizza crust may be high in carbs and calories, depending on the type used.

The cheese and pesto can also be high in fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Basil is an excellent source of vitamin K and also contains anti-inflammatory compounds.
Mushrooms are low in calories and packed with nutrients such as Vitamin D, and selenium.
Artichoke hearts are loaded with antioxidants and are also a good source of fiber.

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