Nut-Free Pesto Pizza
Say goodbye to nut-based limitations with this vibrant and delicious Nut-Free Pesto Pizza recipe! Perfect for allergy-sensitive households, this creative dish features a homemade pesto crafted from fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice—no nuts required! The pesto is spread over a golden pizza dough base, topped with a melty layer of mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and tangy crumbled feta cheese for a colorful and satisfying balance of flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, including prep and bake time, this easy-to-make pizza is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Perfect for pizza lovers looking for a fresh twist, this nut-free recipe is sure to be a hit at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made ball pizza dough
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it reaches about 12 inches in diameter.
Set the rolled-out dough aside, covered with a clean kitchen towel.
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse until the mixture is well combined and creamy, forming your nut-free pesto sauce.
Spread a generous amount of the nut-free pesto evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto layer.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and distribute them evenly over the mozzarella.
Add fresh spinach leaves evenly across the pizza.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the spinach and tomatoes.
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it.
Serve the pizza warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.4 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.2 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 4536 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 88.6 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2090 mg | 161% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1193 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
