1
Preheat the oven and prepare the crust
Oven
Baking SheetSet the oven to 425°F and start a 10-minute preheating timer. Place the prebaked crust on a baking sheet and prepare the toppings while the oven heats.
This quick meatless pizza tops a prebaked crust with basil pesto, microwave-steamed broccoli, cheddar, and mozzarella. It is an easy weeknight meal with minimal preparation.
- 20-Minute Meal
- basil pesto
- broccoli
- cheddar
- dinner
- lunch
- main course
- meatless
- minimal chopping
- mozzarella
- oven-baked
- pizza
- pizza night
- prebaked crust
- quick
- Shortcut Pizza
- Vegetarian
- weeknight
- weeknight dinner
$7.77
Per Serving
$1.94
Total
19 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Difficulty
easy
Ingredients and shopping
Servings
- 1 crustStore-bought prebaked pizza crust
- 1 1/2 cupsSmall broccoli florets
- 3/4 cupcheddar cheese
- 3/4 cupmozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cupbasil pesto
- 1 tablespoonWater
Store-bought prebaked pizza crust · 1 Count
Simple Truth Organic® Thin and Crispy Vegan Pizza Crusts Twin Pack (opens in a new tab)
100%
In recipe$3.79
To buy$3.79
Details
Simple Truth Organic · 2 ct / 10 oz$3.79 per packageBuy 1Package use: 100%Product matchEstimated
Estimated
38%
In recipe$1.25
To buy$3.29
Details
Kroger · 12 oz$3.29 per packageBuy 1Package use: 38%Product matchEstimated
Exact match
38%
In recipe$0.75
To buy$2.00
Details
Kroger · 8 oz$2.00 per packageBuy 1Package use: 38%Product matchEstimated
Exact match
32%
In recipe$1.27
To buy$3.99
Details
Barilla · 6.3 oz$3.99 per packageBuy 1Package use: 32%Product matchEstimated
Exact match
Mozzarella cheese, shredded · 0.75 Cup
Kroger® Low-Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese (opens in a new tab)
19%
In recipe$0.71
To buy$3.79
Details
Kroger · 16 oz$3.79 per packageBuy 1Package use: 19%Product matchEstimated
Exact match
Water · 1 Tablespoon
Tap water
0%
In recipe$0.00
To buy$0.00
Details
$0.00 per packagePackage use: 0%Product matchIn stock
Best guess
Common ingredient
46% used in this recipe
$9.09 unused
Steps
Oven
MicrowaveBaking Sheet
Measuring Cups
Pizza cutter
Spoon
Microwave-safe bowlOvenBaking Sheet2
Microwave-steam and drain the broccoli
MicrowaveMicrowave-safe bowlCombine the broccoli and water in the microwave-safe bowl. Cover with the vented cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender. Open the cover carefully and drain the broccoli thoroughly.
Open the covered bowl away from your face to avoid escaping steam.
3
Layer the pesto, cheeses, and broccoli
SpoonSpread the pesto evenly over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella, distribute the broccoli over it, and finish with the cheddar and remaining mozzarella.
4
Bake after the timed preheat
OvenBaking SheetAfter the oven has heated for 10 minutes, bake the pizza for 7 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the crust is crisp at the edges. The prebaked crust can go into the oven after this timed preheat; there is no need to wait longer for the oven’s preheat indicator.
Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking sheet.
Take care with the molten cheese.
5
Slice and serve hot
Pizza cutterSlice the pizza into 8 wedges and serve hot.
6
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