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zucchini pesto pizza

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Course: pizza
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: pestopizza
Servings: 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1 ball fresh pizza dough about 10–12 inches
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 6 –8 fresh zucchini blossoms gently rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
  • 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 10–12 inch round.
  • Place the dough on a floured pizza peel or parchment paper.
  • Spread the basil pesto evenly across the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
  • Scatter the mozzarella pieces over the pesto base.
  • Arrange the zucchini blossoms gently on top of the cheese, either whole or halved lengthwise for a more open flower presentation.
  • Sprinkle with shaved parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately zest fresh lemon over the hot pizza.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy the seasonal beauty of zucchini blossom pesto pizza.

Notes

  • Zucchini blossoms are very delicate—use them the same day you buy or pick them for best results.
  • If zucchini blossoms aren’t available, substitute thinly sliced zucchini ribbons for a similar flavor.
  • Pair this pizza with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
  • For extra richness, add dollops of ricotta before baking.
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