Broccoli Pesto Pizzas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup (packed small) broccoli florets, quartered if large
2 (large) cloves garlic
1/2 cup basil leaves
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp water
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp salt
112 g (4 small, 4 diameter ) whole wheat pitas
1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1/2 cup ( low-fat) mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

Place broccoli and garlic in microwaveable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on high 45 seconds.
Place in food processor with basil, oil, lemon juice, water, Parmesan, walnuts and salt. Process 1 minute, or until smooth.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut around edge of pitas, and split in half. Place on baking sheet, rough side down, and bake 8 minutes. Turn over, and spread with pesto (1 1/2 tablespoons each). Top with roasted pepper and mozzarella. Bake 8 minutes, or until heated through.
Broccoli pesto can be made ahead; refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week. Can be drizzled on pasta and veggies, added to soup, or used as spread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	129.89 Kcal (544 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.99g	15%
Cholesterol	7.26mg	2%
Sodium	286.97mg	12%
Potassium	197.11mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.53g	2%
Sugars	1.95g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	7%
Protein	5.38g	11%
Vitamin C	65.9mg	110%
Iron	8.1mg	45%
Calcium	122mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.45 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.72g	15%
Cholesterol	7.07mg	2%
Sodium	279.37mg	12%
Potassium	191.89mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.38g	2%
Sugars	1.9g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	7%
Protein	5.24g	11%
Vitamin C	64.2mg	110%
Iron	7.9mg	45%
Calcium	118.8mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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