Portobello Pesto Pizza

Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner obsession: Portobello Pesto Pizza, a vibrant, gourmet twist on homemade pizza that’s bursting with earthy flavors and fresh ingredients. This vegetarian pizza starts with a crisp, golden crust slathered in a rich basil pesto base that’s topped with melted mozzarella and nutty Parmesan. The real stars, however, are the savory slices of portobello mushrooms, sweet cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions, all lightly drizzled with olive oil and perfectly seasoned. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for pizza night and pairs wonderfully with a fresh side salad. Garnish with fragrant basil leaves for an elegant finishing touch that brings the flavors together. Perfect for a crowd or a cozy dinner, this Portobello Pesto Pizza is a deliciously satisfying meal you’ll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball (approximately 12-inch size) Pizza dough
• 0.333 cup Basil pesto
• 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 large caps Portobello mushrooms (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and, if using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

Step 2

Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.

Step 3

Spread the basil pesto evenly over the surface of the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

Step 4

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese across the pizza, ensuring even coverage.

Step 5

Top the cheese with the sliced portobello mushrooms, red onion, and cherry tomato halves. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

Step 7

Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

Step 8

Remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Step 9

Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Portobello Pesto Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(911.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1879.2

Total Fat 106.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 198.8mg	0%
Sodium 4207.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 95.7g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 1880.8mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 1841.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 28.6%