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    Kale, Pine Nut and Ricotta Pizza

    January 18, 2013 by Denise Bustard 8 Comments

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    Kale, pine nut and ricotta pizza is an interesting and delicious flavor combination for your next pizza night! 
    kale pine nut and ricotta pizza on cutting board with a slice cut out

    Kale. Again!

    I have this habit of becoming fixated on an ingredient and trying to see how many things I can squash it into. Right now this ingredient is kale...which isn't such a bad thing given its amazing nutritional qualities!

    First I made a Kale & Soba Noodle Salad with Pomegranates and Feta. Then there were some delicious Chicken, Kale & Artichoke Pot Pies. Now I am putting it on pizza. Because putting pretty much anything on home made pizza dough, adding a few dollops of nutmeg-infused ricotta and a sprinkling of pine nuts and mozzarella is GONNA TASTE GREAT.

    Reasons you'll ♡ this kale, pine nut and ricotta pizza

    • it's easy to prep
    • the flavors are subtle and mild but delicious
    • it's a fun new way to enjoy kale

    kale pine nut and ricotta pizza on cutting board with a slice cut out

    This pizza is super easy. As in it can be in the oven in a matter of MINUTES. #winning.

    The flavors are subtle and mild. Unlike some 'extroverted' Ethiopian food I had on Sunday, this pizza is more of an 'introvert'...delicate and subtle. The kale is mild and sweet. The toasted pine nuts...is there any description needed? They are pine nuts. Aka: so yummy I would put them in my cereal if I could afford to. Finally, freshly ground nutmeg adds a whole new nutty dimension to the creamy awesomeness of the ricotta.

    Do I need to keep going?

    Overhead shot of kale pine nut and ricotta pizza on cutting board with a slice cut out

    Tips & equipment for this kale, pine nut and ricotta pizza

    • in the past, I have used Wolfgang Puck's pizza dough recipe, but in this busy chapter of life, we purchase pizza dough from our local Italian deli!
    • I highly recommend using a pizza stone to cook your pizza!
    • looking for more kale recipes? Try this Kale Pesto, our Staple Kale Salad or these Crispy Baked Kale Chips
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    Kale, Pine Nut and Ricotta Pizza

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Calories: 319kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 3 -4
    Kale, pine nut and ricotta pizza is an interesting and delicious flavor combination for your next pizza night! 
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups kale washed, dried, and shredded into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
    • ½ cup ricotta
    • 1 ½ teaspoon nutmeg (fresh makes all the difference here!)
    • 1 cup mozzarella grated
    • pizza dough for one large pizza (12 inches)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450 F.
    • In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add kale and saute until it is a dark green color and starts to become limp. Remove from heat. Add pine nuts to the pan and cook until lightly toasted. Remove from heat.
    • On the pizza dough, distribute the kale evenly. Mix together the nutmeg and ricotta. Add small dollops of the ricotta all over the pizza. Sprinkle with pine nuts and mozzarella.
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2slices | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4897IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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