Heather Secrist uses kale in her pesto for this tomatoey creation, though you can substitute arugula, spinach or basil if you prefer. "Pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays for use throughout the year," says Heather, owner of Suncrest Gardens Farm in Cochrane, Wisconsin. "Once frozen, place the cubes in a freezer bag to pull out as you need them."

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
45 mins
bake:
15 mins to 19 mins at 450°
cool:
5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
One 13- to 15-inch pizza
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Suncrest Gardens Farm's Pesto Pizza

Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Bake whole wheat crust in 450 degree F oven 7 to 9 minutes or until light brown; remove from oven. (Or grill as directed in crust recipe.)

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  • Spread Kale Pesto evenly over crust. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange tomato slices over cheese. Sprinkle with pizza seasoning.

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  • Bake about 8 to 10 minutes more or until heated through and crust bottom is crisp and brown. (Or grill as directed.) Remove from oven. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve. Makes one 13- to 15-inch pizza (four 2-wedge servings).

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If you like, substitute 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves, torn fresh arugula or spinach leaves with stems removed for the kale.

Nutrition Facts (Suncrest Gardens Farm's Pesto Pizza)

398 calories; total fat 22g; saturated fat 6g; polyunsaturated fat 3g; monounsaturated fat 11g; cholesterol 34mg; sodium 434mg; potassium 294mg; carbohydrates 39g; fiber 4g; sugar 3g; protein 15g; trans fatty acid 0g; vitamin a 1749IU; vitamin c 15mg; thiamin 0mg; riboflavin 0mg; niacin equivalents 3mg; vitamin b6 0mg; folate 77mcg; vitamin b12 0mcg; calcium 263mg; iron 2mg.

Kale Pesto

Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Using 1 pound fresh kale, remove leaves off stems; rinse leaves. In a Dutch oven, bring water to boiling. Drop leaves into water and cook, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Rinse leaves under cold running water; drain well. Wrap leaves in several layers of paper towel or clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. Coarsely chop and measure for 2 cups.

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For pesto:
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped kale, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, walnuts, garlic, and salt. Cover and process or blend with several on/off turns until a paste forms, stopping the machine several times and scraping the sides. With the machine running slowly, gradually add olive oil and process or blend to the consistency of soft butter. If you're not serving the pesto immediately, divide it into five 1/3-cup portions. Place each portion in a small airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Makes 1-3/4 cups.

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