Ultimate Green Pizza

Name: Ultimate Green Pizza
Ingredients: 1 pizza crust (freshly made or commercial, 12 to 14 inches); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 14 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped broccoli; 12 cup chopped artichoke heart (canned water-packed and drained well); 1 small zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch slices; 12 cup asparagus tips (sliced into 1-inch pieces); 1 cup julienned fresh spinach; 12 cup pesto sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (low-fat, regular or soy); 14 cup grated parmesan cheese

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 pizza crust (freshly made or commercial, 12 to 14 inches)
2 tablespoons olive oil
14 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped broccoli
12 cup chopped artichoke heart (canned water-packed and drained well)
1 small zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
12 cup asparagus tips (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
1 cup julienned fresh spinach
12 cup pesto sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (low-fat, regular or soy)
14 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 450.
2

Prebake the fresh pizza crust, if using, for 3-4 minutes.
3

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
4

Let the oil get heated in a large skillet over medium heat; stir/saute the onions for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
5

Add in the broccoli, artichokes, zucchini, and asparagus; cover and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables begin to soften.
6

Remove from heat; add in the spinach and stir the mixture until the spinach has just begun to wilt (1 minute); season to taste with salt and pepper.
7

Spoon the pesto sauce onto the crust, spreading it evenly.
8

Top with the cooked vegetables; sprinkle with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
9

Bake 10-12 minutes or until the cheese melts.
10

Slice and serve.