Pressing flaxseed, sesame seed and pepitas into the dough adds hearty crunch to this flavorful pizza.
Pesto, Kale and Sweet Potato Pizza
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 45 min
- Ingredients 12
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust
- 2 tablespoons sesame seed
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed
- 6 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 cup diced peeled sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups kale, stems removed, chopped
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 400°F for dark or nonstick pan, 425°F for all other pans. Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with cooking spray. Unroll dough in pan; starting at center, press dough into 15x10-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seed, flaxseed and 4 tablespoons of the pepitas. Gently press seeds into dough.
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Step2Toss sweet potato, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the cumin, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Place in ungreased large roasting pan. Place pizza crust and sweet potatoes in oven; bake about 8 minutes or until crust is light brown and sweet potatoes are softened.
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Step3In medium bowl, mix kale, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Massage 2 to 3 minutes or until kale is softened.
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Step4Spread pesto on partially baked crust. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Top with kale and sweet potatoes, followed by remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Step5Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons pepitas. Cut into strips to serve.
Nutrition
560
Calories
36g
Total Fat
19g
Protein
38g
Total Carbohydrate
2g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 560
- Calories from Fat
- 330
- Total Fat
- 36g
- 56%
- Saturated Fat
- 11g
- 53%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 35mg
- 12%
- Sodium
- 880mg
- 37%
- Potassium
- 450mg
- 13%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 38g
- 13%
- Dietary Fiber
- 5g
- 19%
- Sugars
- 2g
- Protein
- 19g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 210%
- 210%
- Vitamin C
- 45%
- 45%
- Calcium
- 35%
- 35%
- Iron
- 25%
- 25%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 1 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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