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Two-Cheese Broccoli Pesto Flatbread

Two-Cheese Broccoli Pesto Flatbread

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Mozzarella
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    sjpoff's Notes: I remember the first time I came across a recipe for broccoli pesto. As a mom with a house full of broccoli-lovers, I thought it was a great concept. So I developed my own broccoli pesto...

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Serves 4-6 (6 if they are kids)

  1. Position oven rack to lowest position and preheat to 425 degrees. Coat a large baking sheet well with oil or cooking spray.

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  2. Cook broccoli in about 1" of boiling water until tender. Drain and cool slightly.

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  3. Place broccoli in a food processor or blender with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse until it is the consistency of pesto.

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  4. Spread dough onto baking sheet. Spread broccoli pesto over the dough and top with mushrooms. Layer mozzarella cheese slices over it and finish off with Parmesan.

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  5. Bake until the bottom is crispy and the cheese is starting to bubble, about 8 to 10 minutes.

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1 Comment on Two-Cheese Broccoli Pesto Flatbread

Monkeys Reply

broccoli pesto and cheese sound like a great combo! Looks delicious.

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