“All the Greens” Vegetable Pizza Your Kids will LOVE!

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Yep, I know that's a REALLY bold statement, but this really IS the vegetable pizza your kids will LOVE!

Why?  Because you can use whatever vegetables your kids like to eat.  If your kids aren't fans of artichokes or broccoli, pick whatever veggies your kiddos DO eat, and substitute them on this tasty pesto pizza.  Asparagus, peas, tomatoes and mushrooms would ALL be delicious!

To make this easy weeknight sheet pan pizza EASIER, you can make the pesto early in the day.  I also HIGHLY recommend Trader Joe's pizza dough, especially if you don't have the time to make homemade.

Looking for more pizza inspo?  This BBQ Chicken Pizza is one of my family's favs -- and one of the most popular recipes on the site!   This Arugula Pizza is a fun twist on the traditional Margarita pizza -- just make sure you don't skimp on the cheese!

And if your kids won't touch a vegetable with a ten foot pole, I got ya covered!  Shhhhh.....just between us, there's spinach pesto as the base, so spread the dough with the pesto, top with cheese and bake.

I can't wait to see photos of your pizzas, so tag them #amenuforyou! This pizza was how I got my kids to eat their vegetables, and I KNOW this is the vegetable pizza your kids will love, too!

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Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For Basil-Spinach Pesto:

  • 1/2  cup  chopped walnuts
  • 2  cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2  cup basil leaves, lightly packed
  • 1 1/2  cup  spinach leaves, lightly packed
  • 1  cup  shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2  cup  olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

For Pizza and Toppings:

  • 1  head broccoli
  • 1  package  of pre-made pizza dough (Trader Joe's is my absolute favorite!!)
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil
  • One 8  ounce  package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
  • 8 oz.  shredded mozzarella
  • 1  cup  crumbled feta

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. If pizza dough has been refrigerated, remove from the fridge so it can warm up a bit. This allows the gluten to relax and will make the dough easier to work with.

Make Pesto:

  • Toast walnuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat, or in a toaster oven. The walnuts are done as soon as you smell them -- they will smell nutty and toasty. Don't walk away, though, because they burn quickly!
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine walnuts, garlic, basil, and spinach and process until minced.
  • Add the parmesan, and with the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Process until completely smooth. Set aside.

Make the pizza:

  • Cut broccoli into small florets and place in a microwaveable dish with a lid. Reserve the stalks and freeze -- they are great to use to make vegetable stock.
  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Use a paper towel to spread the oil over the baking sheet and distribute evenly.
  • Place pizza dough on pan and press to the edges of the pan. If the dough isn't spreading well, let it sit for a few minutes to loosen up. Use your hands to spread the dough, so it fits as evenly as possible in the sheet pan.
  • Top dough with about half the pesto. You want the layer to be thin, so you will have pesto left over. Store the left over pesto in your fridge.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 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.
Have you made this recipe?I'd love to know! Leave a comment or recipe rating and tag me @amenuforyou on social media!

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