Cheezy Broccoli Pizza

Broccoli pizza is a delightful twist on the classic favorite that sneaks in a healthy dose of veggies without skimping on flavor. Imagine a golden, crispy crust that’s the perfect canvas for a vibrant green topping of tender broccoli florets.

Broccoli pizza is a nutritious option, offering the benefits of broccoli’s vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It can be a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while enjoying the deliciousness of pizza. You might also want to check Adobong Sitaw (string beans). For more exciting recipes check out also our youtube channel.

Broccoli pizza is a type of pizza that features broccoli as a primary topping. It typically includes:

Pizza crust: This can be a traditional wheat-based crust, a gluten-free crust, or even a cauliflower crust for a lower-carb option.

Sauce: Common choices include tomato sauce, white sauce, or even a pesto base.

Cheese: Mozzarella is standard, but other cheeses like ricotta, parmesan, or feta can also be used.

Broccoli: The broccoli can be added raw, steamed, or roasted before being placed on the pizza.

Other toppings: Additional toppings like garlic, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and various herbs and spices are often included to enhance the flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Broccoli: The main ingredient for the base of your dish.
• Shredded easy melt cheese (cheddar & mozzarella): For a creamy and delicious cheesy topping.
• Spaghetti sauce: Adds a rich and flavorful tomato base.
• Tomato: Fresh slices to enhance the taste and texture.
• Eggs: Helps bind the broccoli mixture together.
• Butter: Used to cook the broccoli mixture evenly in the pan.
• Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
• Pepper: Adds a bit of spice and depth to the flavor.

Why you’ll love Cheezy Broccoli Pizza

Broccoli is like a little green superhero! It’s packed with fiber, vitamins (like C and K), and minerals (such as iron and potassium). But the real magic is in its plant compounds:

• Sulforaphane: Think of this as broccoli’s secret weapon against cancer.
• Indole-3-carbinol: Another cancer-fighting buddy.
• Carotenoids: These guys are fantastic for your eyes.
• Kaempferol: Helps fight inflammation and chronic diseases.
• Quercetin: This antioxidant can help lower blood pressure.

So, when you eat broccoli, you’re basically inviting a team of health-boosting heroes to your plate! 🥦✨

Cheezy Broccoli Pizza

Recipe by Nica Delos Santos

5.0 from 2 votes

Course: pizzaCuisine: italianDifficulty: easy

Servings

5

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

• 300 grams 300 Broccoli

• 1 cup 1 shredded easy melt cheese (cheddar & mozzarella)

• 1 cup 1 spaghetti sauce

• 1 pieces 1 tomato

• 2 pieces 2 eggs

• butter

• 1 tablespoon 1 salt

• 1 tablespoon 1 pepper

Directions

• Finely chop the remaining broccoli in a food processor or grate it using a rösti grater.
• Add the eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

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• In a pan over low heat, melt butter. When ready, pour a 30 cm portion of the broccoli mixture into the pan. Flatten it and make sure it is even. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

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• Next, add the spaghetti sauce and spread.
• Add the tomato and cheese. Wait until the cheese melts.
• When cooked, slice and enjoy!

Equipment

• Non-stick PanCheck it out!

Notes

• You may half cook the broccoli or not depending on how you like your broccoli, but as for me I like the crunchiness of my broccoli so I didn’t half cook them.
• Put any toppings you want, ham, beef, pepperoni, and ect.