Greens Pizza Recipe

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Last Updated on February 10, 2022 by Lisa Johnson

This Greens Pizza Recipe is a healthier option to traditional pizza that is delicious enough to impress everyone in the family! Simply bake the crust, top with basil pesto, arugula, olive oil and Parmesan for a sensational flavor combination!

Check out this How to make Homemade Pizza post for even more detailed instructions and recipes for making pizzeria quality pizza at home.

Post updated on February 10, 2022 to add new images using my perfected Italian pizza dough recipe.

🍕Recipe inspiration

I could live on pizza every day of the year, and sometimes I do. This past month has been a flurry of flour and yeast while I try to perfect my Italian pizza dough crust. Weeeeeel, I finally did it and this Greens Pizza is just as amazing as the Greens Pizza that my friend Sandy and I have been ordering from the Lincoln Wine Bar in Mt. Vernon, Iowa.

The wine bar has the added benefit of a true Italian made pizza oven, and a pizza chef that was trained by a true Italian pizza maker! I cannot compete with their toys and skills, but I can get as close as possible to duplicating that pizza at home.

📋 What you will need

• For the most authentic pizza you will need Italian Pizza Dough to make the crust, but you can use regular dough if needed. (recipe link down below)
• High-quality extra-virgin olive oil makes a difference! Choose 100% California grown or a trusted Greek or Italian brand.
• Basil Pesto – homemade if possible, or store-bought for convenience.
• The freshest arugula that you can find!! They are the start of this recipe and they need to be the best tasting available.
• Black pepper adds a layer of flavor to the arugula. Sea salt is optional. Taste you pesto and determine how salty it is first, then decided if you need additional salt or not.
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese gives this pizza a punch of salty flavor.
• Crushed red pepper flakes served on the side are a spicy addition that some of your friends and family member may enjoy.

Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below

How to make Greens Pizza

Place your dough on a piece of parchment paper and pat down into a circle.

Brush with olive oil and slide the parchment paper and dough onto a super hot baking stone.

Bake for 3 minutes and check to see that it is not overdone.

Remove from oven and spread the Basil Pesto over the top.

Toss the arugula with high quality olive oil, season with sea salt (optional) and fresh ground black pepper.

Sprinkle with finely grated Parmesan cheese, slice and serve while warm.

📌 Recipe Notes & Tips:

• Substitute your favorite pizza dough recipe if you like.
• Preheat the oven for at least ONE HOUR before your plan to bake your pizza so it is as hot as possible!
• All ovens cook differently, cooking times are estimates so keep an eye on your pizza!

🥣 Recipes & Tools used to create this recipe

You can see the rest of my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets here in my Amazon Affiliate Page. I earn a small commission when you purchase through my links, at no cost to you, so I can keep bringing you more delicious recipes!

• Italian Pizza Dough using Tipo “00” Flour
• How to Proof Dough in Instant Pot
• Basil Pesto
• Pizza Stone
• Wooden Pizza Peel
• Parchment Paper Sheets
• Cheese Grater
• Tipo “00” flour
• Yeast

🍕More delicious pizza recipes

• Prosciutto-Arugula Pizza
• Sausage and Kale Pizza
• Shrimp Pesto Pizza
• Grilled Peach and Arugula Pizza
• Grilled Pizza Margherita
• Shrimp Scampi Pizza – no greens but insanely delicious!

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Enjoy!!