Broccoli Pesto Pizza Recipe: How To Prepare Easy Vegetarian Pizza At Home

1. Make the dough for the pizza by following the instructions as provided on the package.

2. Knead and pat into a ball.

3. Cut the dough in half and shape into two large discs on a lightly floured surface - use a rolling pin, if you like.

4. Leave to prove on two greased baking sheets covered with a cling film for 10-15 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, make the pesto ready.

6. Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil.

7. Tip in all the broccoli, bring it to a boil and cook for 1 minute.

8. Drain and cool under cold running water.

9. Transfer to a large bowl of a food processor with the pine nuts, garlic and some seasoning.

10. Grind it until it is a nice creamy mixture and then gradually pour in the oil while the processor is on - the mixture should be the consistency of a pesto sauce. Season to taste, and then set aside.

11. Heat the oven to 220 degree C.

12. Spread the broccoli pesto over both the bases, leaving a 2 cm edge for the crust, and drizzle with a little olive oil.

13. Bake for 25 minutes or until the base is golden and cooked through.

14. Dot over the ricotta and scatter a handful of the rocket over each.

15. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a good grinding of black pepper.