Pesto Asparagus Pizza: A Simple & Flavorful Recipe

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Pesto Asparagus Pizza
This pesto asparagus pizza is a perfect dish for springtime. It's light and flavorful and will definitely fill you up.
Pesto Asparagus Pizza

Why You Need to Make This Summer-Inspired Pesto Asparagus Pizza

Pesto is a delicious Italian sauce made from basil, olive oil, garlic and pine nuts. This sauce can be used to create a lovely summer-inspired pesto asparagus pizza. A combination of fresh basil pesto and asperous is so unique. Trust me. It is so addictive. 

This recipe starts with the dough for the crust, made from flour, yeast, salt and water. The crust is then baked in an oven until it becomes golden. Those who want to have a vegetarian dish can use tofu instead of cheese for the topping. The pesto asparagus pizza has its benefits because it contains proteins and antioxidants good for your health.

Which Ingredients Work Well Together to Create a Delicious Pesto Asparagus Pizza?

1. Add pesto sauce for a zesty flavour and healthy fats.
2. Add asparagus for an extra crunchy texture and nutritional benefits.
3. Opt for mozzarella / Parmesano cheese for a creamy taste and protein boost 4. Go with tomatoes and basil to make it even more flavorful.

Pizza Recipe for Home Cooks: Why Pizza Is the Perfect Dinner Option

1. Easy to cook and easy to share
2. A filling and healthy meal for the entire family
3. Quick and convenient meal after a long day at work
4. A delicious dish that everyone will love
5. Excellent meatless Monday option

The Benefits of Making Pizza at Home

1. Get the Perfect Pizza Crust Recipe
2. Delicious Sauces to Top Your Pizza
3. Choose a Good Cheese and Add Extra Flavorings
4. Fun and Tasty Toppings for Your Pizza
5. Storing Leftovers Properly

Conclusion: Visiting your local pizza joint just won’t cut it once you try this recipe. And there is no way you can go wrong with this recipe!!!

Pesto Asparagus Pizza

5 Reasons Your Asparagus Pesto Pizza is Extraordinary

1 – You’re the only one who tops it with fresh asparagus
2 – Only you know how to make a rich, velvety Basil Pesto Sauce
3 – Your pizza crust is perfect: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
4 – People will travel hours for your profoundly delicious and original flavour combinations
5 – You have that quality “something” that sets you apart from all of the rest. What could it be?

The 5 Healthy Benefits of Asparagus 

  1. Beneficial for your Liver and Detoxification
  2. May Help Prevent Diabetes
  3. Helps you Lose Weight
  4. Contains Antioxidants

Basil is a beautiful herb known for its aromatic qualities and as an ingredient in Pesto. Basil’s pungent flavour also has health benefits. Basil offers many health benefits, including immune system support, relief from congestion or headache, fresh breath, weight loss and more.

How to make your fresh Pesto? 

Pesto Recipe

Ingredients (serves 4-6) – 1 clove garlic (minced) – 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts – 2 cups basil leaves (packed) – 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese – 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil – Kosher salt to taste Instructions: In a food process

Reference

How to make the most flavourful Basil Pesto?

How to Make Pizza Dough at Home

Pizza Dough Recipe – 3 Easy Steps to Make Your Pizza Dough

Step 1 – Mixing Flour, Yeast, and Salt

Step 2 – Add Oil and Water & Knead into Dough Forming a Ball of Dough Step 3 – Let the dough rise for about an hour (or until double in size)

Pesto Asparagus Pizza

What You’ll Need to Make this Recipe

Ingredients to Consider Adding to the Pizza

  1. Dough for your crust 2 cups of flour, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of yeast. Add Oil and Water & Knead into Dough Forming a Ball of Dough. Now Let the dough rise for about an hour (or until double in size)
  2. Olive oil, as needed for brushing the dough and coating the vegetables (plus a little extra)
  3. Parmesan cheese (optional), if desired 4 cups of fresh basil leaves or 2-3 tablespoons dried basil leaves (or more) chopped or torn into pieces using your hands or a pair of kitchen shears.
  4. One cup of vegan parmesan cheese (optional) – use nutritional yeast instead if vegetarian/vegan!
Pesto Asparagus Pizza

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Asparagus Pesto Pizza

This pesto asparagus pizza is a perfect dish for springtime. It's light and flavorful and will definitely fill you up.
Prep Time30 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Bread, pizza
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Asparagus, Asparagus Pesto Pizza, Asparagus recipes, homemade pizza recipe, pesto recipe, pizza recipes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 426kcal
Author: ila

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 10 gm Dry yeast
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 Tso Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Pesto
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 100 gm Asparagus

Instructions

  • Mix 2 cups of flour, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of yeast. Add Oil and Water & Knead into Dough Forming a Ball of Dough. Now Let the dough rise for about an hour (or until double in size)
  • Shape the Dough. Brush with Olive oil, Spread Pesto and then topping the pizza with Asparagus.
  • Grate the Parmesan cheese on the pizza (optional). You can also use mozzarella
  • Bake at 190 C for 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1459mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 814IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg

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