Green Pizza

Name: Green Pizza
Ingredients: 1 pound prepared pizza dough, preferably whole wheat; 2 cups chopped broccoli florets; 1/4 cup water; 5 ounces arugula, tough stems removed, chopped; Pinch of salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup prepared pesto; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 pound prepared pizza dough, preferably whole wheat
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1/4 cup water
5 ounces arugula, tough stems removed, chopped
Pinch of salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1

Position oven rack in the lowest position; preheat to 450 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about the size of the baking sheet.
3

Transfer to the baking sheet.
4

Bake until puffed and lightly crisped on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, cook broccoli and water in a large skillet over medium heat, covered, until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
6

Stir in arugula and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes more.
7

Season with salt and pepper.
8

Spread pesto evenly over the crust, top with the broccoli mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
9

Bake until crispy and golden and the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.