Beetroot Pizza With Beet Leaf Pesto

Beetroot Pizza With Beet Leaf Pesto

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This eye-catching beetroot pizza is easy to make and uses every bit of a bunch of fresh beetroots: from stem to leaf. Try out more Leisure recipes online.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large beetroots with stems and leaves attached 180 ml (3/4 cup) warm water 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 350g (3 cups) plain flour (all-purpose) 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 large beetroots with stems and leaves attached
  • 180 ml (3/4 cup) warm water
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 350g (3 cups) plain flour (all-purpose)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 50g (1 cup packed) beetroot leaves (remove the larger pink spines for a greener-coloured pesto)
  • 35g (¼ cup) pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 50g (1 cup packed) beetroot stems, chopped into 1 inch long pieces
  • 180g (6 oz) goat’s cheese
  • 75g (½ cup) olives (green or black) pitted
  • 40g (? cup) sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 teaspoons capers
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 large handfuls rocket (arugula)

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