Butternut Ribbon Goat Cheese Pizza with Arugula-Pepita Pesto

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (12)

  • 3 cups lightly packed fresh arugula, tough stems removed
  • 3/4 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) or pecans
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 batch easy whole wheat pizza dough
  • 5 ounces chilled goat cheese
  • 1 small butternut squash (1 pound squash is more than plenty)
  • Garnishes: More pepitas, arugula and some red pepper flakes for sprinkling on top

Directions

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