Best Contest Winning Pesto Veggie Pizza Recipes

PESTO VEGETABLE PIZZA

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My family loves pizza, but we rarely have it delivered since I created this fresh and flavorful version. Always a winner in my house, it is a fast and delicious meal that even my young son looks forward to. --Kate Selner of Lino Lakes, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust
2 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 cup pesto sauce
3/4 cup packed fresh spinach, chopped
2 large portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and sliced
1/3 cup packed fresh basil, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried oregano

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Rub cut side of garlic cloves over crust; discard garlic. Spread pesto over crust. Top with spinach, mushrooms, yellow pepper, tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheeses and oregano. , Bake until pizza is heated through and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED VEGGIE PIZZA WITH PESTO SAUCE

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Make and share this Roasted Veggie Pizza With Pesto Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

8 -10 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 cup green pepper, sliced
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, sliced
1/2 cup zucchini, sliced in 1/4 inch rounds
1/4-1/2 cup black olives, sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
your favorite pizza dough
1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place mushrooms, onion, peppers, zucchini & olives in a roasting pan lined with heavy-duty foil.
Combine oil, garlic, rosemary, oregano and thyme; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat.
Cover and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, for sauce, combine basil, oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth, scraping sides often; set aside.
Place rolled out pizza dough in 9x13-inch pan going half way up sides of pan.
Spread with sauce; top with the tomato slices.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Top with roasted vegetables.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked and cheese is melted and bubbly.