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Pizza with broccoli pesto sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 330 g of ready-made whole-wheat pizza dough, at room temperature
    (recipe yeast dough for pizza)
  • 40 g Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup finely grated cheese)
  • 85 g soft goat cheese
  • 1 cup fresh leaves basilica
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp and 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp corn flour
  • Special spray for lubrication
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/4 tsp dried pepper flakes
  • 2 cups shredded pre-cooked broccoli (frozen can be used)

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 245 degrees Celsius. If using frozen broccoli, defrost it first according to package instructions.
  2. Finely grate the Parmesan cheese and place 1/3 cup in a food processor along with the broccoli, 2/3 cup basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

    While the food processor is blending the mixture, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Dust the work surface with cornmeal and, using a rolling pin and/or your hands, roll the dough into a circle with a diameter of 30 cm.

    Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and place the dough on it. Spread broccoli pesto sauce over the dough, leaving a border to allow for a golden crust.

    Top with goat cheese and then thinly sliced ​​tomato.
  4. Bake the pizza for 12-14 minutes, until the cheese and tomato are softened and the crust is golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle the pizza with the remaining Parmesan, 1/3 cup basil, and pepper flakes. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and cut the pizza into 8 wedges.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 460, Total Fat 24g, Saturated Fat g, Protein 17g, Carbohydrates 45g, Fiber g, Cholesterol mg, Sodium mg, Sugars g.

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