Recipes

(Recipe) Beetroot Pizza

25
Aug

Ever experienced the vibrant touch of beetroot on your pizza? Well, here’s a chance to dive into an unprecedented flavor profile. The earthy sweetness of beetroot combined with a zesty homemade pesto offers a delightful twist to the traditional pizza. It’s a harmonious blend of rich textures and vivid colors that’s not only a treat to your palate but also a feast for your eyes. Let’s embark on this culinary adventure together.

(Recipe) Beetroot Delight Pizza

Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 ready-to-bake pizza base
1 jar of Beetroot Slices
1 fresh garlic clove
1 creamy mozzarella ball
100g sun-kissed sundried tomatoes
200g fresh rocket leaves
30g grated parmesan
40g crunchy pine nuts
100g extra virgin olive oil
Seasoning: Salt & freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Carefully drain the beetroot and use a kitchen towel to pat them dry.
Set aside 6-7 slices for pizza garnishing. Combine the remaining beetroot with garlic in a blender and process until you get a velvety purée.
In a separate blender jar, combine rocket, parmesan, pine nuts, and olive oil. Blitz them together until they form a lush pesto. Remember to reserve a bit of rocket and some pine nuts for the final garnish. Ensure you season the pesto to perfection.
Begin by spreading the vibrant beetroot purée evenly over the pizza base. Arrange the saved beetroot slices, sumptuous sundried tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella over the purée. Ensure a balanced distribution of ingredients to maintain an even cooking.
Preheat your oven and bake the pizza at 190°C. Wait for it to turn a crispy golden shade, which typically takes about 12-17 minutes. However, always refer to the pizza base’s recommended cooking time.
Once baked to perfection, artistically drizzle the freshly made pesto over it. Embellish with some rocket leaves and a sprinkle of pine nuts.