Creamy Broccoli Pizza

Name: Creamy Broccoli Pizza
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 medium pizzas
Ingredients: 4 cups (280 g) broccoli florets; 1 container (300 g) ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup (35 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35 % cream; 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 1 green onion, cut into pieces; 4 cups (280 g) broccoli florets; 3/4 lb (340 g) asparagus; 1 recipe pizza dough for 8; 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese, grated; 12 slices mild capicollo, torn in half; 2 burratas, about 1/2 lb (225 g) each, drained and cut in half right before serving; 2 cups (50 g) baby kale or arugula

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Preparation 45 min
Cooking 50 min
Servings 1
Makes 4 medium pizzas

Chock full of veggies, this riff on one of Ricardo’s favourite pies is a real slice of freshness. We took our classic pizza dough and slathered on a base of broccoli purée, cheese (Parmesan and ricotta), cream, garlic and scallions (for an ultra-green spin on traditional red sauce), then loaded it with broccoli florets, asparagus (all organic options), melty mozzarella and smoky, sliced capicollo. Topped with a cloud of creamy burrata and a scattering of baby kale, just call it the new all-dressed.

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Ingredients

Broccoli Cream
- 4 cups (280 g) broccoli florets
- 1 container (300 g) ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (35 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35 % cream
- 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 green onion, cut into pieces
Toppings
- 4 cups (280 g) broccoli florets
- 3/4 lb (340 g) asparagus
- 1 recipe pizza dough for 8
- 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese, grated
- 12 slices mild capicollo, torn in half
- 2 burratas, about 1/2 lb (225 g) each, drained and cut in half right before serving
- 2 cups (50 g) baby kale or arugula

Preparation

Broccoli Cream
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the broccoli until tender, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the broccoli (keep the pot of water). In a food processor, purée with the remaining ingredients until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Toppings
- Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In the same pot of salted boiling water, cook the broccoli until tender, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the broccoli and run under cold water. Cook the asparagus in the same water until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and run under cold water.
- Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out one piece of dough into an 11-inch (28 cm) disc. Place on a square of parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Cover each pizza with about 3/4 cup (180 ml) of the broccoli cream. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Divide the cooked vegetables and capicollo among the pizzas.
- Place 1 pizza at a time (with the parchment paper) on the pizza stone. Cook for 10 minutes or until the dough is cooked through and nicely golden. Immediately garnish with the burratas and kale.

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