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Pita Pizza with Kale Pesto & Grapes

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I love creating ways to eat grapes besides just snacking on them!

Plus, they are healthy for us too!

All grapes—red, green and black—contain polyphenols and these polyphenols are found in every part of the grape: the skin, the flesh and the seeds.

kale, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor

Polyphenols promote antioxidant activity and influence cell-to-cell communications.

Numerous studies suggest that polyphenols contribute to heart health, with emerging evidence suggesting that they may also play a role in healthy aging. #GimmeAllTheGrapes

This recipe is so unique but can also be totally customized.

Variations for this recipe:

Not a fan of kale or like the idea of using kale to make a pesto? That’s ok. Try my more traditional pesto made with basil and avocado to spread on the pita bread instead!

If you are allergic to nuts, top with prosciutto and arugula.

kale pesto in a blue bowl

If you feel blue cheese is too strong or just are not a fan, swap it out for pecorino cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, or feta.

One of my favorite combinations for another variation of this grape flatbread is Italian sausage, kale, feta and grapes!

You can use pita bread or naan bread. Or – make this same recipe in crostini form. Slice a French-style baguette bread and follow the same directions.

kale pesto on pita bread

Or make the crostini with gorgonzola cheese, grapes and nut nuts!

Benefits of kale: 

  • Great source of calcium, iron and Vitamin K, A, and C
  • Lowers blood pressure naturally
  • Detoxifies organs
  • Anti-inflammatory food
  • Loaded with antioxidants
  • Low in calories, high in fiber, 0g fat
pita bread with kale pesto, cheese and grapes

Pita Pizza with Kale Pesto & Grapes is:

  • Easy to make
  • A perfect appetizer that is unique and tasty
  • A fun way to enjoy grapes besides snacking on them!
  • Customizable
  • Vegetarian and can be made vegan by ditching the cheese!
pita pizza with homemade pesto

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pita pizza made on pita bread with kale pesto, walnuts and red grapes
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Pita Pizza with Kale Pesto & Grapes

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 18 minutes
An easy appetizer that is vegetarian and vegan friendly! 

Ingredients

For the kale pesto

  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, avocado oil or flaxseed oil (and extra if needed)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, or toasted walnuts (hemp seeds if allergic )
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Pinch salt

For the flatbread

  • 4 Pita bread rounds
  • 1/2 cup red grapes (halved)
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. honey, for drizzling on top

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Instructions 

  • To make the kale pesto: In a food processor, pulse kale, garlic, cheese (optional), lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pine nuts until finely chopped. Add olive oil and process until smooth. Consistency should be thick, yet spreadable.
  • To make the pita pizzas: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pita on baking sheet and spread with the kale pesto. Top with the grapes, cheese, and walnuts. Bake 8-10 minutes, cool slightly, drizzle with honey and cut the pizza into 4 pieces. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is automatically calculated. It should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Kroll’s Korner can’t make any guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

pita pizza with homemade pesto

pita pizza with homemade pesto and grapes
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Luci's Morsels

Except for the bleu cheese, I love this combo as is. But then all your suggestions for variations sound delicious as well! GIMME ALL THE TASTY PIZZA!

kim

Love this fresh and healthy pita pizza idea! Such a delicious recipe!

Vicky

Wow, how many wonderful flavor combinations are in this pita pizza. It really is a unique pizza that I can’t wait to try. This is a great appetizer idea, but I might also just make a smaller one and have it myself.

Adrianne

I love kale pesto too, but I have never thought of combining it with grapes! I will have to give it a go. Thanks for sharing.

Jacqueline Debono

I love all the flavours in this pita pizza! I’ve never made pesto with kale but I’m sure it’s delicious. Have to try it! Roasting the grapes beforehand would be fab too!

Kayla

This looks so yummy! I will definitely make these! You’re so lucky Aunt Yvonne! ๐Ÿ™‚

yvonne

I am so lucky that I get to try all of Tawnie’s recipes….and this one is so yummy! The flavors are exquisite! I want more!!!!