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    Published: Jun 23, 2022 by Victoria · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Spicy Arugula Pesto Pizza

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    Spicy arugula pesto, fresh ciliegine mozzarella, sausage, and mushrooms piled onto your favorite pizza crust. Experience peppery arugula with a little umami.

    Recently, I have been craving pesto and pizza. I really love making my own pesto when I have the ingredients, but basil is only in season for a few months out of the year and brazil nuts are not something I typically keep in my pantry. So sometimes I like to make a kale or arugula pesto.

    Some of the ingredients you might already have in your kitchen like lemon juice and olive oil. Then you just need to purchase a tub of kale and small package of walnuts. It only takes me a few minutes to whip up.

    What I especially like about arugula pesto is the little bit of peppery spice that it has. Its not too overwhelming but adds a little interest.

    I typically make this recipe using my gluten free pizza crust, however, you can substitute the crust for your own pizza crust recipe or my sourdough flatbread pizza crust.

    Pizza topped with mushrooms, mozzarella, sausage, and arugula pesto

    What You Will Need

    1 gluten free pizza crust (or crust of your choice)

    6-8 ciliegine mozzarella cheese balls

    ¼ lb ground sausage cooked (I used a pre-seasoned sausage)

    4-5 baby bella mushrooms sliced and lightly sautéed (for about 5 minutes)

    1 cup arugula

    ½ tsp cracked pepper

    Arugula Pesto

    4 oz arugula

    2-3 tbsp walnuts

    2-3 cloves garlic

    2-3 tbsp lemon juice

    ⅓ cup olive oil (add more if needed)

    1 tsp salt

    Slices of spicy arugula pesto pizza

    How to Make Spicy Arugula Pesto Pizza

    Preheat the oven to 375°F.

    Make The Arugula Pesto

    In a blender or food processor, chop the walnuts until they are a fine powder.

    Next, add the garlic cloves, salt, olive oil, lemon juice, and arugula and blend until the pesto is a thick paste. You can add more oil as needed.

    Assembling The Pizza

    Spread the pesto onto the pizza dough using a baking spatula.

    Evenly space out the mozzarella balls over the top of the pizza and sprinkle the sausage and mushrooms in between the cheese. Sprinkle with cracked pepper if desired.

    Assembling the arugula pesto pizza before baking.

    Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the pesto has darkened slightly.

    Remove from the oven and top with fresh arugula. Cut into slices and serve!

    If you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a star rating and a comment below. Share what you made and tag me on Instagram @keepingitholistic! For more scratch-made recipes and natural living tips, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on YouTube and Instagram!

    A cooked arugula pesto pizza

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    Spicy Arugula Pesto Pizza

    Spicy arugula, fresh mozzarella, sausage, and mushrooms loaded on a gluten free crust
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: almond flour pizza, arugula pizza, gluten free pizza, pesto pizza, pizza recipes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
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    Author: Victoria Herbert

    Equipment

    • 1 blender or food processor
    • 1 baking spatula
    • 1 pizza stone or pan
    • 1 Pizza Cutter

    Ingredients

    • 1 gluten free pizza crust
    • 6-8 ciliegine mozzarella cheese balls
    • ¼ lb ground sausage cooked
    • 4-5 baby bella mushrooms sliced and lightly sautéed
    • 1 cup arugula
    • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper

    Arugula Pesto

    • 4 oz arugula
    • 2-3 tablespoon walnuts
    • 2-3 cloves garlic
    • 2-3 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ⅓ cup olive oil (add more if needed)
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F.

    Make The Arugula Pesto

    • In a blender or food processor, chop the walnuts until they are a fine powder.
    • Next, add the garlic cloves, salt, olive oil, lemon juice, and arugula and blend until the pesto is a thick paste. You can add more oil as needed.

    Assembling The Pizza

    • Spread the pesto onto the pizza dough using a baking spatula.
    • Evenly space out the mozzarella balls over the top of the pizza and sprinkle the sausage and mushrooms in between the cheese. Sprinkle with cracked pepper if desired.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
    • Remove from the oven and top with fresh arugula. Cut into slices and serve!

    Notes

    I used a pre-seasoned sausage for this recipe. 
    Love this recipe?Mention @keepingitholistic or tag #keepingitholistic!

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