Whole Wheat Pesto Pizza
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
For a garden-fresh pizza, spread freshly made pesto on a crust of thawed whole wheat bread dough, then layer on a medley of summer vegetables: tender squash, sweet peppers, and tomatoes, plus sliced mushrooms.

Servings:
6 main-dish servings
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
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Ingredients
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1 cupfirmly packed fresh basil leavessee savings

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1/2 cuptorn fresh spinach leavessee savings

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1/4 cupgrated Parmesan or Romano cheesesee savings

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1/4 cuppine nuts or almondssee savings

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2 clovesgarlic, quarteredsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonsalt (optional)see savings

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2 tablespoonsolive oil or cooking oilsee savings

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2 tablespoonswatersee savings

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1 16-ounce loaffrozen whole wheat bread dough, thawedsee savings

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1leek or green onion, thinly slicedsee savings

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1 smallyellow summer squash or zucchini, halved and thinly slicedsee savings

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1/4 of a smallyellow or green sweet pepper, cut into thin stripssee savings

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1/2 cuppizza saucesee savings

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1-1/2 cupsshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)see savings

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2Roma tomatoes, thinly slicedsee savings

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1/2 cupsliced fresh mushroomssee savings

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Directions
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For the pesto, in a blender container or food processor bowl, combine fresh basil leaves, fresh spinach, Parmesan or Romano cheese, pine nuts or almonds, 2 cloves garlic, quartered; and, if desired, salt. Cover and blend or process with several on-off turns until a paste forms, stopping the machine several times and scraping sides. With machine running slowly, gradually add olive oil or cooking oil and water; blend or process until mixture is the consistency of soft butter. Transfer half of the mixture to a storage container. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Set remaining half (1/4 cup) aside.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the bread dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press dough into bottom and up sides of pan. Prick generously with a fork. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven.
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In a medium covered saucepan, cook the leek or green onion, squash or zucchini, and sweet pepper in a small amount of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender; drain well.
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Spread pizza sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese. Arrange leek mixture, tomatoes, and mushrooms over cheese. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until cheese melts and pizza is heated through. Crumble Pesto over top of hot pizza. Makes 6 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 334, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 657 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2.5, Starch 2, Medium-Fat Meat 1, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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