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    Home » Recipe » Main Dish » Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli

    Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli

    Published Mar 17, 2014 · Updated Nov 25, 2021 by Ginnie · 44 Comments

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    Treat yourself to this delicious Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli ... it's one of my all-time favorite recipes, and it's sure to become your fave, too!

    A green pizza topped with pesto, feta, and artichokes cut into squares.

    Before moving to New York, my husband and I lived in San Francisco. Our first few weeks there were a little uncomfortable, to say the least.

    Our furniture was being shipped from Chicago, and we spent a lot of time sitting on our air mattress. Let's just say that I was very excited when our furniture finally arrived ... ha!

    It was February, and after all of our moving expenses, I wasn't expecting anything special for Valentine's Day.

    Our plans were to order pizza and drink some wine. When I opened the pizza box, I was surprised by a heart-shaped pie (learn how to make your own heart-shaped pizza here).

    It was so sweet and made our night even more special!

    A closeup of a slice of the finished pizza.

    That pizza turned out to be one of my San Francisco favorites.

    We were lucky enough to have a great pizza place around the corner from our apartment, and that was the first time I had their Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli. It was so delicious that I could have eaten it every day!

    Now we're in New York, and it's been over a year since I had that Green Pizza. I'm not sure what took me so long (especially since I love making my own pizza), but I finally decided to recreate it.

    The finished pizza cut into squares.

    How to Make Green Pizza

    This Green Pizza recipe is packed with delicious ingredients! I used a homemade basil-spinach pesto, but if you're in a time pinch, then feel free to use your favorite store bought variety. It will still be super tasty.

    Next, you'll top the pizza with fresh broccoli and artichoke hearts, just like they did at my fave pizzeria. It's finished with a generous serving of tasty feta chunks and lots of ooey, gooey mozzarella. Yum!

    After you bake your pizza it's time to eat ... the best part for sure!

    Give my Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli a try. I know you'll love it just as much as I do!

    A photo collage showing how to assemble the pizza step by step.

    An overhead images of the finished pizza.

    Related Recipes

    Then, make sure to check out all of my Pizza recipes!

    There are so many delicious options, from my Pesto, Feta, and Veggie Pizza to my Homemade Deep Dish Pizza with Broccoli, Spinach, and Feta, Pumpkin Pizza, Roasted Vegetable Pizza ... and so much more!

    Square of Green pizza on a table.

    Square of Green pizza on a table.
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    5 from 13 votes

    Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli

    This Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli is packed with delicious veggies, flavorful homemade pesto, and lots of ooey, gooey cheese!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 470kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    For Pesto:

    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 cup basil leaves lightly packed
    • 1 cup spinach leaves lightly packed
    • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
    • kosher salt
    • pepper

    For Pizza:

    • nonstick spray (or olive oil)
    • 2 heads broccoli (not bunches)
    • 1 pound pizza dough
    • 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
    • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella (about 2 cups)
    • 1 cup crumbled feta

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with nonstick spray or oil. If pizza dough has been refrigerated, set it on counter warm up a bit.

    Prepare Pesto:

    • Add walnuts to a small skillet over medium heat; cook until lightly toasted, stirring often. Let cool.
    • Combine walnuts, garlic, basil, and spinach in a food processor; process until minced.
    • Add Parmesan, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Process until completely smooth. Set aside.

    Prepare Pizza:

    • Cut broccoli into small florets and place in a microwaveable dish with a lid.
    • Drizzle with a couple tablespoons water, cover, and microwave until just tender (about 3-4 minutes).
    • Drain water from broccoli and set aside to cool.
    • Place pizza dough on pan and press to the edges of the pan.
    • Top dough with ½ the pesto. (Reserve rest for another use.)
    • Sprinkle ¾ of the mozzarella cheese over the pesto.
    • Evenly distribute broccoli and artichokes over cheese.
    • Top with remaining mozzarella and then sprinkle with feta.
    • Bake pizza for 25 to 35 minutes, or until crust is browned and cheese is lightly golden.
    • Let cool slightly, then cut and serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Notes

    If your pizza dough contracts when spreading on the pan, let it rest for few minutes before continuing. Resting relaxes the gluten, making it easier to spread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 470kcal
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

    Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes & Broccoli ... a delicious vegetarian pizza recipe! This easy veggie pizza recipe makes a great weeknight dinner idea! This homemade Green Pizza recipe is packed with healthy toppings and tons of flavor. Make this easy vegetarian pizza recipe tonight … it’s perfect for Meatless Monday or any night! | Hello Little Home #pizza #pizzarecipe #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #veggies #vegetables #greenpizza #veggiepizza #feta #pesto #artichokes #broccoli

    What is your favorite kind of pizza?

    P.S. Learn how to turn this pizza into a Heart-Shaped Pizza, just like I enjoyed during my first San Francisco Valentine's Day!


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    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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    22 Most Popular Posts from 2022 - Travel Trip Master
    22 days ago

    […] superb Green Pizza, which as been a Whats up Little Residence fave for years, is loaded with veggies, pesto, and feta […]

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    Tammy
    26 days ago

    5 stars
    This recipe was so good! We never expected it to be this delicious! We did use trader Joe pesto to save time. We will definitely put this in our regular rotation.

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    Ginnie
    23 days ago
    Reply to  Tammy

    I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Tammy! 🙂

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    J S
    1 year ago

    Hi there, there are no recipe instructions for the crust. Can you please post? I would really like to try making this pizza

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    Ginnie
    1 year ago
    Reply to  J S

    Hi, JS! To keep things simple, I usually store bought dough. I have used this recipe though before, if you'd like to make your own: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/pizza-dough-recipe-1921714 I hope you enjoy the pizza! 🙂

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    J S
    1 year ago
    Reply to  Ginnie

    Thanks a bunch ☺️ I like to make as much homemade as possble.

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    Ginnie
    1 year ago
    Reply to  J S

    You're welcome! I'm working on my own recipe, but I'm very picky ... it will be ready one of these days! 😉

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    Sherry
    3 years ago

    5 stars
    This pizza was delicious! I followed the recipe to the letter and put it on a pre-made spicy cauliflower pizza crust. Wonderful!!

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    Ginnie
    3 years ago
    Reply to  Sherry

    I'm so glad you like the recipe, Sherry! I need to try it with a cauliflower crust. Yum!

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    Andrea
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Sherry

    5 stars
    That’s how I make it also But I use store bought pesto. It’s so yummy

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    Ginnie
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Andrea

    Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Andrea! Using store bought pesto is definitely a time saver. 🙂

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    Liberty B
    4 years ago

    5 stars
    I had a pizza like this on our honeymoon, but with chicken, too. I know it's delicious... maybe now I can recreate it!!

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    Ginnie
    4 years ago
    Reply to  Liberty B

    Aww ... that's so sweet! I hope you enjoy the recipe, and it brings back some fun memories, Liberty!

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    Jamie
    4 years ago

    My family loved this. My skeptical husband ate half the pizza and my picky 3 year old had 2 full pieces.

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    Ginnie
    4 years ago
    Reply to  Jamie

    That is the best review! Thank you so much, Jamie ... so glad your family enjoyed it! 🙂

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    Andrea
    4 years ago

    5 stars
    This was beyond good!! Wow! I used a store bought cauliflower crust and store bought pesto and it was AMAZING!

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    Ginnie
    4 years ago
    Reply to  Andrea

    So glad you enjoyed it, Andrea! I'll have to try it with a cauliflower crust ... yum! 🙂

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    Hannah
    6 years ago

    Love this recipe! Although I usually use store-bought pesto (since I am without a food processor), I love adding spinach and grilled chicken to the pizza! Thanks again for the idea!

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    paulasweetpea
    8 years ago

    This looks absolutely delicious and is exactly the kind of food that I love to eat!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  paulasweetpea

    Thank you! I hope you get a chance to try it:)

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    Laurie Alves
    8 years ago

    Wow!! Simply Beautiful!!! So glad I found you through the Wednesday Round Up!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Laurie Alves

    Thank you so much, Laurie! It's definitely a favorite of mine:)

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    Winnie
    8 years ago

    It's a fabulous pizza!!
    I'm a vegetarian and you combined all my favorite ingredients 🙂
    and I just LOVE pesto and like the fact that you make your own
    I'd only prefer to make my own dough (I love working this yeast)
    Pinning

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Winnie

    Thanks, Winnie! I must admit that I'm pretty lazy when it comes to the dough part ... I like to save my creativity for the toppings;)

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    Andi @ The Weary Chef
    8 years ago

    This is such a beautiful pizza, Ginnie! We arrived in San Francisco before our furniture did too. Luckily it was only a few days for us and not a few weeks, but we spent some quality time on our air mattress and a couple lawn chairs. Fond memories! We are still here and don't plan to leave any time soon 🙂

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Andi @ The Weary Chef

    Thanks, Andi! After this winter we've asked ourselves why we moved a few times;) I miss San Francisco and have a feeling we will be back someday!

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    Lori Hart
    8 years ago

    Congratulations!! Your Green Pizza recipe has been featured at Tasty Tuesdays 54 on my blog, Lori’s Culinary Creations. Hop on over and grab a feature button and link up your latest culinary creations. Congrats again.
    Lori

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Lori Hart

    Yay! Thank you so much, Lori!

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    Angela
    8 years ago

    This pizza looks so good and great way to eat a healthy meal! thanks for sharing! 🙂 http://www.handmadeintheheartland.com/

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Angela

    Thanks, Angela! I tried to pack as many veggies on as possible:)

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    Joyce Wheeler
    8 years ago

    Looks good, I am from Chicago and miss many foods there I can not get in the south, and can't recreate, glad you could. Followed you here from Put a Bird on it Link'n Blogs.

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Joyce Wheeler

    Thanks for stopping by, Joyce! I used to live in Chicago, too, and I love to get some Giordano's when we visit. Can you tell I love pizza? 😉

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    Diana @ Cookie Crumbles
    8 years ago

    That sounds good! I've started making my own pizza, but I've only made the obvious suspects so far. I will be making this next time.

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Diana @ Cookie Crumbles

    Thanks, Diana! I would love to know what you think, if you try it:)

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    Vickie
    8 years ago

    Oh man, does this look good! I think it's my new favorite! Thanks for the recipe!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Vickie

    Thanks, Vickie! It's so good - I've been craving it every since I made it;)

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    nicole (thespicetrain.com)
    8 years ago

    This looks and sounds delicious!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  nicole (thespicetrain.com)

    Thank you so much, Nicole!

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    Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz
    8 years ago

    I love this idea! What a fun and healthy way to have a cute green dinner. And pizza is always welcome here. Thanks for sharing. I hope you get the Leibster award mentioned in the above comment. Your blog looks great, and blogging is a lot of work!

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz

    Thanks, Rach! I have been craving this pizza since I made it, so it will probably make a reappearance soon;) I really appreciate your kinds words about my blog, too!

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    arthritis100
    8 years ago

    Ginnie I love making pizza I make it all the time this is a great recipe! I also wanted to let you know I nominated your for the LEIBSTER AWARD.. Its for blogger who works hard on their blog and its a is a philosphy of Pay Forward, rewarding good blogger for good work! If you go to my blog page http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/simple-nature-decor-inspiring-stuff/
    your can read it and its a wonderful thing! I was excited that another blogger took the time to nominated me.
    Its a really nice award to have on your blog.. Congrats and take care..Maria

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    Ginnie
    8 years ago
    Reply to  arthritis100

    Thank you so much, Maria! I truly appreciate that you thought of me, and congratulations for receiving it yourself:)

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