Name: Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup basil leaves (lightly packed); 1 cup spinach leaves (lightly packed); 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin); kosher salt; pepper; 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

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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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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5 from 12 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: 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.

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