Description
Homemade kale & pomegranate pizza delivers Mediterranean flavors with creamy pesto and fresh ingredients. Crisp crust, tangy pomegranate seeds, and rich pesto create a delightful combination you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 4 ounces (113 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 small yellow onion
Kale and Cheese Ingredients:
- 3 cups baby kale or lacinato kale (for topping)
- 2 cups baby kale or lacinato kale (for pesto)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pecans
- 1 large garlic clove
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and prepare a pizza stone or baking sheet by sprinkling cornmeal to prevent sticking.
- Create the creamy pesto sauce by blending kale, nuts, cheese, garlic, and seasonings until smooth, then fold in sour cream for added richness.
- Stretch and roll the pizza dough into a 14-inch circle, carefully spreading the prepared pesto sauce across the surface while leaving a small border around the edges.
- Distribute shredded cheese and thinly sliced onions evenly over the pesto-covered dough, then arrange oil-massaged kale leaves artfully across the pizza.
- Slide the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and crispy kale edges.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with vibrant pomegranate arils, creating a burst of color and fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- Enhance kale crispiness by patting leaves completely dry before coating with oil to prevent sogginess during baking.
- Swap traditional cheese for nutritional yeast or vegan alternatives to create a dairy-free version without compromising flavor complexity.
- Toast nuts briefly before blending into pesto to intensify their nutty depth and release natural oils, elevating the sauce’s overall richness.
- Use fresh pomegranate seeds right before serving to maintain their bright color and burst of juicy texture against the warm pizza crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg