Kale Pesto Pizza
"This kale pesto pizza recipe is a perfect weeknight meal! Kale lovers will appreciate the crispy kale on top, too. You can change up the toppings if you'd prefer, though! Recipe yields one large, 12-inch pizza or two smaller, 9-inch pizzas...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 batch easy whole wheat pizza dough or 1 pound store-bought pizza dough (I used Trader Joe's)
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2 cups (8 ounces) grated low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1 cup lightly packed kale, chopped into small, bite-sized pieces
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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Optional garnishes: red pepper flakes
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3 cups packed kale, preferably the Tuscan/lacinato variety, thick ribs removed and roughly chopped (about 1 small bunch)
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3/4 cup pecans or walnuts
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2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
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2 to 3 cloves garlic, depending on their size
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3/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup olive oil
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