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Spring Pizza with Pesto, Asparagus, and Fresh Lemon Zest


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant pizza that captures the essence of spring with asparagus, ricotta, and zesty lemon.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pizza dough at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese or 2 medium-sized balls
  • Grilled asparagus, hard ends removed
  • Olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Small bunch of fresh basil leaves
  • Red pepper flakes for garnish
  • Flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 500 degrees for 15 minutes, placing a pizza stone inside if using.
  2. Divide the dough into 2 balls for medium pizzas or roll it out into 1 large pizza.
  3. Roll out the pizza dough to 10-12 inches in diameter and let it rest if it bounces back.
  4. Spread pesto on the rolled dough, then add ricotta by spoonfuls.
  5. Scatter pieces of burrata cheese, grilled asparagus, and drizzle olive oil on top.
  6. Bake the pizzas on the stone for 7-8 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Garnish with lemon zest, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, and flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

For a crispier crust, consider using a pizza stone or preheating a skillet. Experiment with different pestos for unique flavors.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg