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Kale Pesto Pizza

Full recipe at cookieandkate.com

Utensils needed:

  • 1 batch easy whole wheat pizza dough or 1 pound store-bought pizza dough (I used Trader Joe’s)
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) grated low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup lightly packed kale, chopped into small, bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Optional garnishes: red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups packed kale, preferably the Tuscan/lacinato variety, thick ribs removed and roughly chopped (about 1 small bunch)
  • 3/4 cup pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, depending on their size
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Overview

Prep Time:
20 m
Cook Time:
10 m
Total Time:
30 m

Cuisine

Italian

Made with ❤️ in Co. Wicklow, Ireland 🇮🇪

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