Pizza with pea-spinach pesto and caramelized onions and fennel

Indulge in a delightful medley of flavors with this pizza topped with vibrant pea-spinach pesto, sweet caramelized onions, and aromatic fennel.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch spinach, washed and dried (I used the trusty salad spinner)
• 1 packet frozen peas (cook by putting into a small pot with 1/4 c. H2O and bring to a boil for three minutes. Drain and rinse with cold H2O. I also spun them in my salad spinner to get rid of extra moisture.
• 2-3 good handfuls of fresh basil (basically a whole pkg.)
• 2 handfuls almonds (you could use pine nuts also)
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (approximately)

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients except for oil in a food processor and blend until everything is finely chopped. Gradually add the oil while processing until the pesto reaches the desired consistency. If needed, add a little warm water to thin it out!
2. Fennel and Onion Sauté 1 fennel bulb (with the fronds and stalks removed, leaving only the white part) thinly sliced 1 large red onion, peeled and thinly sliced salt and pepper to your preference Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced fennel and onion, cook until translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Increase the heat slightly, pour in a few tablespoons of water or white wine to prevent the vegetables from drying out, and cook until caramelized (golden brown and aromatic, but not burnt). This process will take some time.
3. Assembling Pizza (Preheat oven to 350°F for naan bread or 450°F for raw pizza dough) 2 whole wheat naan breads or 1 regular pizza dough Place the naan bread on a lightly oiled baking sheet, or stretch out the pizza dough on an oiled baking sheet. Spread the pesto, onion, and fennel mixture over the naan bread and bake for around 10 minutes (adjust depending on your oven). For pizza dough, bake the plain dough brushed with olive oil for 10 minutes first. Then add the pesto, onion, fennel mixture, and continue baking for another 10 minutes. If desired, sprinkle your choice of cheese during the final 10 minutes of baking. Enjoy your delicious pizza!

Summary:

• Calories: 849 kcal
• Fat: 54 g
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 68 g
• Potassium: 2947 mg
• Magnesium: 469 mg