Description
This vibrant Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta & Artichokes offers a Mediterranean twist on classic pizza. Featuring a base slathered with fragrant basil pesto, it’s topped with a delightful combination of mozzarella, creamy feta, marinated artichokes, fresh spinach, and thinly sliced zucchini. Baked to perfection with a golden crust and melted cheese, this vegetarian pizza is bursting with fresh flavors and perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base and Sauce
- 1 ball (about 8 oz) pizza dough
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
Cheeses
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Surface: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or a baking sheet inside to heat. This ensures the pizza base cooks evenly and crisps up well.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 10–12 inch circle. The dough should be evenly thin to allow for a crisp crust.
- Transfer Dough: Carefully transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper that has been dusted with cornmeal or flour to prevent sticking.
- Add Pesto Sauce: Spread the basil pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges free to create a crust.
- Add Cheeses and Vegetables: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto. Layer on baby spinach leaves, thinly sliced zucchini, and chopped marinated artichoke hearts. Then, scatter the crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Season and Drizzle: Drizzle the olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and pepper to taste to enhance the flavors.
- Bake the Pizza: Using the parchment paper, transfer the pizza onto the hot preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pesto depending on your preference and convenience.
- For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle red pepper flakes or lemon zest on top before baking.
- To achieve a crisper crust, pre-bake the rolled out dough for 3 minutes before adding the toppings.
