Green Pizza

I love Pizza. It may just be the perfect food. I love how you can add as much or as little of everything and anything. So go on be creative and add what you like.


Green Pizza

Ingredients

Flatbread
2 tablespoons pesto (I used Roasted Artichoke Pesto )
½ cup broccoli
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped sun dried tomatoes
parmesan cheese (optional)
fresh basil (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 500 degrees

Spread pesto onto flatbread. Layer broccoli (I like to sauté mine first) mozzarella cheese and sun dried tomatoes. Bake for 10 minutes or until crust starts to brown and cheese is bubbling. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Roasted Artichoke Pesto

So for my first recipe I wanted something simple and versatile . I've been obsessed with artichokes lately ever since I tried them at a restaurant a few weeks ago. This recipes works on pasta, pizza, sandwiches or wraps. Later on I'll post a few recipes using this pesto. Enjoy!

Roasted Artichoke Pesto

Ingredients

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup lemon juice

4 large cloves garlic, halved

1 teaspoon thyme

1 bay leaf

2 packages frozen artichokes

¾ cup fresh basil

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 325

Heat on stovetop ½ cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Add the frozen artichokes and mix to coat. Over medium heat bring to a boil. Transfer to oven proof pan and cover with aluminum foil, transfer to the over, and cook until the artichokes are browned in spots, about 35-45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Roasted Artichokes

Remove bay leaf. Put the cooled artichokes with the liquid into food processor or blender. Add remaining ¼ cup olive oil and basil leaves process until smooth. 

Finished Pesto