Ingredients for the Pesto

  • 1 handful of mint leaves

  • 1 handful of basil leaves

  • 3 tbsp pine nuts

  • 3 tbsp walnuts

  • 1 avocado

  • Juice of half a lemon

  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

  • Olive oil (to desired consistency)

  • A pinch of salt

    Ingredients for the Pizza

  • ⁠Artichoke hearts, halved

  • ⁠Peach, sliced

  • ⁠Capers, drained

  • ⁠Cooked chickpeas (soaked overnight and boiled)

  • ⁠Chili flakes

  • ⁠Rocket leaves

  • ⁠Dried oregano

  • ⁠Pizza dough

    Preparation

    1.⁠ ⁠Prepare the Pesto:

    Place all pesto ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.

    2.⁠ ⁠Prepare the Pizza Dough:

    Roll out your pizza dough and place it on a baking tray or pizza stone.

    3.⁠ ⁠Add the Toppings:

    •⁠ ⁠Spread the pesto evenly over the pizza dough.

    •⁠ ⁠Arrange the artichoke hearts and peach slices on top.

    •⁠ ⁠Add the capers and cooked chickpeas.

    •⁠ ⁠Sprinkle chili flakes for a spicy kick.

    4. ⁠Bake:

    Preheat your oven to 260°C and bake the pizza for 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp.

    5.⁠ ⁠Finish & Serve:

    •⁠ ⁠Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle it with dried oregano.

    •⁠ ⁠Add fresh rocket leaves and drizzle a little extra olive oil on top.

    Bonne Appétit

    Tip: To get a crispy-bottomed crust it is very important to preheat the oven to a high temperature of 500F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes, preferably one hour before baking.

Peach & Pesto Fusion Pizza