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!
Green 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.
How to Make Green Pizza
This Green Pizza recipe is packed with delicious ingredients! I made my own basil-spinach pesto, but if you're in a time pinch, then feel free to use your favorite prepacked 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!
Love this easy Veggie Pizza?
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 ... and so much more!
Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli
Ingredients
For Basil-Spinach 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
- salt
- pepper
For Pizza and Toppings:
- 2 heads broccoli (not bunches)
- 1 lb pizza dough
- nonstick spray or olive oil
- 1 (14 oz.) can quartered artichoke hearts drained
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. If pizza dough has been refrigerated, remove from the fridge so it can 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.
- Meanwhile, lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray. (I usually put a little oil on the pan, then spread it with a paper towel. That way the oil is distributed evenly, and the paper towel soaks up any excess oil.)
- Place pizza dough on pan and press to the edges of the pan. (If the dough draws back from the edges, let it rest for a few minutes and then press again. Repeat until dough is relaxed and covers the entire pan.)
- Top dough with a thin layer of pesto. (You will have pesto left over; I only used about half.)
- 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!
Nutrition
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!
This pizza was delicious! I followed the recipe to the letter and put it on a pre-made spicy cauliflower pizza crust. Wonderful!!
I'm so glad you like the recipe, Sherry! I need to try it with a cauliflower crust. Yum!
That’s how I make it also But I use store bought pesto. It’s so yummy
Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Andrea! Using store bought pesto is definitely a time saver. 🙂
I had a pizza like this on our honeymoon, but with chicken, too. I know it's delicious... maybe now I can recreate it!!
Aww ... that's so sweet! I hope you enjoy the recipe, and it brings back some fun memories, Liberty!
My family loved this. My skeptical husband ate half the pizza and my picky 3 year old had 2 full pieces.
That is the best review! Thank you so much, Jamie ... so glad your family enjoyed it! 🙂
This was beyond good!! Wow! I used a store bought cauliflower crust and store bought pesto and it was AMAZING!
So glad you enjoyed it, Andrea! I'll have to try it with a cauliflower crust ... yum! 🙂
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!
This looks absolutely delicious and is exactly the kind of food that I love to eat!
Thank you! I hope you get a chance to try it:)
Wow!! Simply Beautiful!!! So glad I found you through the Wednesday Round Up!
Thank you so much, Laurie! It's definitely a favorite of mine:)
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)
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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;)
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 🙂
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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Yay! Thank you so much, Lori!
This pizza looks so good and great way to eat a healthy meal! thanks for sharing! 🙂 http://www.handmadeintheheartland.com/
Thanks, Angela! I tried to pack as many veggies on as possible:)
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.
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? 😉
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.
Thanks, Diana! I would love to know what you think, if you try it:)
Oh man, does this look good! I think it's my new favorite! Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks, Vickie! It's so good - I've been craving it every since I made it;)
This looks and sounds delicious!
Thank you so much, Nicole!
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!
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!
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
Thank you so much, Maria! I truly appreciate that you thought of me, and congratulations for receiving it yourself:)