Treat yourself to this delicious Green Pizza! This delicious veggie pizza is loaded with flavorful ingredients like 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 Veggie Pizza recipe is packed with delicious ingredients, yet it's so easy to make! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's a quick overview of the steps:
- Make pesto. You'll make a homemade basil-spinach pesto for the pizza base. Feel free to use your favorite store bought variety if you're in a time crunch. It will still be super tasty.
- Prep broccoli. Next, you'll steam the broccoli in your microwave.
- Assemble the pizza. Top the pizza dough with your pesto, then sprinkle with about ¾ of the mozzarella. Spread the broccoli and artichokes over the cheese, then top with the remaining mozzarella and feta.
- Bake. Transfer the pizza to your oven, then bake until the crust is browned and crisp.
And that's all there is to it ... time to enjoy your homemade Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes, and Broccoli a try. I know you'll love it just as much as I do!
Related Recipes
Looking for more vegetarian pizza ideas? Check out these recipes next:
- Pesto Pizzas - If you love pesto on pizza, make sure to try my Veggie, Pesto, and Feta Pizza, Mediterranean Pizza, Pumpkin Pizza, and Kale Pesto Pizza recipes!
- Veggie Lovers - These Homemade Deep Dish Pizza, Caprese Pizza, and Roasted Vegetable Pizza recipes are loaded with vegetables.
- Creative Toppings - Love unique toppings? Don't miss my Peach Pizza and Hummus Pizza recipes.
- Heart Shaped - Learn how to make a Heart-Shaped Pizza, just like the one I enjoyed during my first San Francisco Valentine's Day!
Green Pizza
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 (454 grams) pizza dough
- 1 (14-ounce / 397 gram) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 8 ounces (227 grams) shredded mozzarella (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup crumbled feta
Equipment
- Pizza Pan (or large baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). 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
Nutrition
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We enjoyed this tonight. Very filling.