BROCCOLI PESTO PIZZA

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There's nothing nicer than a fresh pizza, except a fresh pizza smothered in pesto and creamy ricotta!

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

500g pack ciabatta bread mix
1large head of broccoli , cut into florets, stalk cut into even chunks (about 450g)
100g pine nuts
1 garlic clove , crushed
150ml olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
150g ricotta
60g bag rocket

Steps:

  • Make the dough for the pizza following pack instructions. Knead and pat into a ball. Cut the dough in half and shape into two large discs on a lightly floured surface - use a rolling pin, if you like. Leave to prove on two greased baking sheets covered with cling film for 10-15 mins.
  • Meanwhile, make the pesto. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Tip in all the broccoli, bring to the boil and cook for 1 min. Drain and cool under cold running water. Transfer to the large bowl of a food processor with the pine nuts, the garlic and some seasoning. Pulse until breaking down, then gradually pour in the oil while the processor is on - the mixture should be the consistency of pesto. Season to taste, then set aside.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 6. Spread the broccoli pesto over both bases, leaving a 2cm edge for the crust, and drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for 25 mins or until the base is golden and cooked through.
  • Dot over the ricotta and scatter a handful of the rocket over each. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a good grinding of black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 942 calories, Fat 67 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

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