Pita Pizza with Kale Pesto & Grapes
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
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.