May 4, 2016

Veggie and Pesto Flatbread Pizza

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This quick and flavorful veggie and pesto flatbread pizza makes for the perfect easy dinner! With colorful veggies, a dreamy pistachio pesto and naan bread, it’s so fun for spring and summer. Vegetarian with dairy free and vegan options.

Two pieces of Veggie and Pesto Flatbread Pizza on white plates with more pizza in the background.

Today is a very important day. For two reasons!

Number one? We’re talking veggie pesto flatbread pizza. Super easy, sort of summer-y, packed with flavor. And did I mention there are pistachios involved? 

And reason number two? We are celebrating my sweet friend Izzy from She Likes Food!

She’s having a baby boy in just a few short months and I could not be happier for her. So we rounded up a group of her blogging friends to throw a virtual baby shower – complete with all sorts of delicious food. Think of it like a virtual office party, yes?

I’ve never actually had the chance to meet Izzy in person (this blogging thing can be so incredibly weird sometimes), but I have a very strong feeling that we would get along swimmingly in the real world too.

I think she may be my soul mate with our super duper love for tahini! ♡

So, cheers to Izzy and her sweet little boy! {And of course, you can find plenty of fantastic recipes from the other bloggers down at the bottom of the post.}

A PDF preview of a baby shower invitation.

Veggie Pesto Flatbreads

While we have been enjoying them for dinner, I think they would also make a most excellent appetizer for a gathering (hence the sharing these for a baby shower).

Added bonus? All the components can be made in advance so they are ready to go. Then all you need to do is assemble and bake.

So first up, we have some sauteed veggies, like red onion, bell pepper and mushrooms. We cook them juuuuust until crisp tender (since they’ll be going back into the oven on top of the pizza).

Next, we have an arugula / spinach / pistachio pesto. It’s awesome and I may be slightly obsessed with it. As in, I make a double batch and then slather on everything.

Anyway, finally, we layer the pesto, veggies and some cheese on top of naan bread to keep things nice and simple. Before popping the whole shebang into the oven to get all gooey and slightly crisp (the crust that is). 

Pizza perfection. Well, at least according to me.

A Veggie Pesto Flatbread on a marble and wood cutting board.

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Quick and flavorful veggie and pesto flatbread pizza! With colorful veggies, a pistachio pesto and naan bread! So fun for Spring and Summer!

Veggie and Pesto Flatbread Pizza

Yield: 4 individual pizzas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes

This quick and flavorful veggie and pesto flatbread pizza makes for the perfect easy dinner! With colorful veggies, a dreamy pistachio pesto and naan bread, it’s so fun for spring and summer. Vegetarian with dairy free and vegan options.

Ingredients

For the veggies:

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ of a medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 ounces baby bella mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • pinch of salt

For the pesto:

  • 2 cups lightly packed baby arugula
  • ½ cup lightly packed baby spinach leaves
  • ¼ cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
  • pinch of pepper
  • about ⅓ cup olive oil

For the pizza:

  • 4 pieces whole wheat naan bread*
  • about 1 ¼ cups shredded regular OR dairy free mozzarella cheese
  • chopped fresh basil, for sprinkling
  • roughly chopped pistachios, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

For the veggies:

  1. Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the olive oil. When hot, add in the red onion, pepper, mushrooms and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms have released their juices and the onion / pepper are crisp tender. Set aside.

For the pesto:

  1. Add the arugula, spinach, pistachios, garlic, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Process until smooth. If you need to thin out the pesto, add in additional olive oil a little at a time.

For the flatbreads:

  1. Set two pieces of the naan on each prepared baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of pesto on each piece, then sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Top each with an equal amount of the veggies.
  2. Bake for about 10 to 13 minutes, until the crust is golden, rotating the pans once during baking.
  3. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the fresh basil and chopped pistachios. Slice and serve!

Notes

*To keep this dairy free / vegan - be sure to check the ingredients on your naan bread as some brands contain dairy.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 582Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 936mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 4gSugar: 7gProtein: 18g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dish
Are you ready to party? You can find all the other recipes for Izzy’s baby shower below!

Hoecakes with Blueberry Lemon Compote from Making Thyme for Health
GF Blackberry Greek Yogurt Cake from Whisk & Shout
Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Brownies from Foodie Loves Fitness
Paleo Tres Leches Cake from The Roasted Root
Rosemary Lemonade Popsicles from Vanilla and Bean
Roasted Cauliflower with Yogurt Sauce (Zahra) from Fox and Briar

Appetizers, Dairy Free, Main Dish, Meatless, Pizza, Recipes (ALL), Vegan, Vegetarian, Weeknight
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