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Guys, I am totally obsessed with this pizza recipe. It was so, so, so delicious (and nutritious!!), I already want to make it again.

Ever since I finished my smoothie and juice book, I’ve really been digging dandelion greens. They’re a great alternative to your usual spinach or kale, especially in green juice and smoothies, but also in other recipes, like homemade pesto… on pizza!

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You might be surprised to hear that dandelion greens are actually really, really nutritious. (I had no idea!) Listen to this…

  • Dandelion greens are loaded with calcium. Just one cup of chopped dandelion greens has 103 milligrams (10% of the recommended daily value) of calcium. That’s slightly more than kale!
  • Dandelion greens have a high iron content. One cup contains 1.7 milligrams of iron.
  • Dandelion greens are high in vitamin A and vitamin C. (Vitamin C helps facilitate iron absorption.)
  • Dandelion greens are also good sources of vitamins B1 (9% RDA), B2 (11% RDA) and B6 (11% RDA), vitamin E (13% RDA) and vitamin K (357% RDA).
  • Dandelion greens are rich in minerals. Besides calcium and iron, they are a good source of copper (10% RDA), manganese (8% RDA), phosphorus (5% RDA), potassium (5% RDA) and magnesium (5% RDA).
  • Dandelion greens have more protein per serving than spinach. The greens themselves are 14% protein and contain all essential amino acids so it’s a complete protein. One chopped cup contains 1.5 grams of protein.
  • The nutrients in dandelion greens may help reduce the risk of cancer, multiple sclerosis, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and stroke. Dandelion contains anti-inflammatory properties which may provide benefit to those with asthma and other inflammatory diseases. [source]

Doesn’t all that make you want to try them? Clearly, dandelion greens are a nutritious food. Taste-wise, they’re a little bitter, but when mixed into pesto, spread on a pizza, and paired with crumbled feta, walnuts, and chicken, they’re absolutely delicious! This flavor combination is truly incredible, and I hope you try it and love it as much as I do!

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Dandelion Pesto Pizza

Makes 8 slices

Ingredients:

Pesto (makes about 1/2 cup)

  • 3 cups fresh dandelion greens
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • salt + pepper to taste

Pizza

  • Pizza crust (approximately 200 g – I used Trader Joe’s Par-Baked Organic Crusts)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 cup cooked chunked chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp crushed walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine ingredients for pesto in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.

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Using a spatula, spread pesto on pizza crust.

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Top pizza with feta, chicken, and walnuts.

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Bake pizza for 12-14 minutes or until edges start to lightly brown.

Allow to cool slightly and serve!

Dandelion Pesto Pizza with Feta & Chicken

A behind-the-scenes shot for the Murphy-lovers”¦

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