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Spinach Pesto Pizza with Almond Cheeze     Print this Recipe

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My oldest, (age 11), who usually only likes pepperoni on pizza said, "The spinach pizza is REALLY good!  The cheese is awesome!"

 

Also pictured: Turkey Pizza with Almond Cheeze

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Preheat

oven to 400 degrees F

Equipment

pizza pan or cookie sheet, food processor

Prep Time

10-15 min

Cook Time

10-15 min

Number of Servings

8 slices

Instructions

1. 4 cups fresh packed baby spinach (organic is best!)

   Place spinach in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

2. 3 cloves garlic

3. 3 Tbsp toasted walnuts

4. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

5. 1/8 tsp sea salt

   Add garlic, sea salt, walnuts and Parmesan cheese to food processor.  Pulse until combined.

6. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

   Add extra virgin olive oil to food processor until well combined.

7. 1 (12-inch) whole grain pizza crust ***

8. 1 (8 oz) block of Lisanatti Almond Cheeze - Mozzarella Style chunks, shredded

   Spread pesto on crust. Top with shredded Almond Cheeze. Bake 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.

Options

Add slices of tomato and chopped cooked chicken breast. For a more traditional basil pesto taste, replace 2 cups spinach with 2 cups fresh basil.

*** Allison makes her own pizza crust.  Look for Honey Whole Wheat Pizza Crust under the recipe tab!

 

Grocery List

• Fresh baby spinach (organic is best!)
• Fresh garlic
• Toasted walnuts
• Parmesan cheese
• Sea salt
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (12-inch) whole grain pizza crust ***
• 1 (8 oz) block of Lisanatti Almond Cheeze - Mozzarella Style chunks, shredded
• Options: tomato, fresh basil, cooked chicken

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