Pesto, Kale and Sweet Potato Pizza

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seed
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed
  • 6 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 cup diced peeled sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups kale, stems removed, chopped
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F for dark or nonstick pan, 425°F for all other pans. Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with cooking spray. Unroll dough in pan; starting at center, press dough into 15x10-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seed, flaxseed and 4 tablespoons of the pepitas. Gently press seeds into dough.
  • 2
    Toss sweet potato, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the cumin, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Place in ungreased large roasting pan. Place pizza crust and sweet potatoes in oven; bake about 8 minutes or until crust is light brown and sweet potatoes are softened.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, mix kale, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Massage 2 to 3 minutes or until kale is softened.
  • 4
    Spread pesto on partially baked crust. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Top with kale and sweet potatoes, followed by remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • 5
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons pepitas. Cut into strips to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
560
Calories from Fat
330
Total Fat
36g
56%
Saturated Fat
11g
53%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
880mg
37%
Potassium
450mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Sugars
2g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
210%
210%
Vitamin C
45%
45%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 1 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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