Green Pizza

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where veggie-packed dinners get fun, cheesy appeal. If you’re tired of plain cheese pizzas or hidden-vegetable kid battles, this Green Pizza delivers vibrant spinach pesto base topped with mozzarella, broccoli, zucchini ribbons, arugula, and pesto swirls perfect for Meatless Monday, St.

Patrick’s Day, or veggie-loving families. Naturally vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes, it’s fresh, creamy, and sneakily nutritious. With years of pizza expertise, I’ve crafted this crowd-pleasing green machine. Here’s everything you need: ingredients, easy steps, variations, and tips.

Why This Recipe Works

• Spinach pesto provides creamy green base without soggy veggies
• Thin zucchini ribbons and broccoli florets bake perfectly tender-crisp
• Fresh arugula adds peppery bite balancing rich cheese
• Uses store-bought dough or flatbread for weeknight speed
• Kid-friendly “hidden” greens in tasty pizza form
• Customizable with any green veggies on hand

Ingredients & Prep

Spinach Pesto Base

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup basil leaves
• ¼ cup pine nuts, walnuts, or pepitas
• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and pepper

Pizza Toppings

• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup small broccoli florets
• 1 medium zucchini, ribboned with vegetable peeler
• ½ cup fresh arugula
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• Optional: feta crumbles, artichoke hearts

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside.
2. Make pesto: Blend spinach, basil, nuts, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Stretch dough to 12-14 inch circle. Spread ¾ cup pesto evenly. Sprinkle mozzarella.
4. Arrange broccoli florets, zucchini ribbons, and red onion artistically. Dollop remaining pesto.
5. Bake 12-15 minutes until crust golden and cheese bubbly. Top with fresh arugula post-bake.

Flavor Variations

• White Green: Ricotta dollops + spinach + kale.
• Mediterranean: Feta, olives, artichokes over pesto.
• Spicy: Jalapeños, green onions, cilantro pesto.

Storage Tips

Store wrapped in fridge 2 days or freeze slices 1 month. Reheat at 400°F on baking sheet.

FAQs

• Cauliflower crust? Yes, spreads beautifully with green pesto.
• No blender? Chop finely and mix pesto by hand.
• Vegan? Use vegan cheese and nutritional yeast in pesto.

Conclusion

Vibrant Green Pizza creamy spinach pesto meets fresh veggie rainbow in cheesy perfection. Veggie pizza elevated. For more creative pizzas, visit dishfoody.com and try our Artisan Pizza Dough.

Green Pizza

Print Recipe

Vibrant Green Pizza topped with creamy spinach-artichoke pesto sauce, mozzarella, feta, fresh arugula, basil, and roasted veggies. Healthy, veggie-packed pizza that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner, Pizza
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Italian, Healthy
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

1 lb pizza dough

Green pesto sauce:

2 cups fresh spinach

1 cup basil leaves

1/2 cup artichoke hearts

1/4 cup walnuts

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup crumbled feta

1 cup roasted zucchini slices

1/2 cup roasted broccoli florets

1 avocado, sliced

Fresh arugula and basil for finishing

Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
• 2. Blend spinach, basil, artichokes, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• 3. Stretch dough on floured surface. Spread generously with green pesto.
• 4. Top with mozzarella, feta, roasted zucchini, and broccoli.
• 5. Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
• 6. Remove from oven. Add fresh avocado slices, arugula, basil, and red pepper flakes. Slice and serve.

Notes

• Make pesto ahead and store refrigerated 3 days.
• Use store-bought dough for easy weeknight dinner.
• Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein.
• Perfect St. Patrick’s Day pizza or healthy dinner.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 slices
• Calories: 520
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 780mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 48g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 18g
• Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: green pizza, spinach artichoke pizza, healthy veggie pizza, pesto pizza