Kale Pesto English Muffin Pizza

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Healthy pizzas, if you are new to kale this is a great way to try it!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Kale Pesto English Muffin Pizza

Ingredients

1 bunch kale

stems removed and discarded

4 cloves garlic

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

8 whole wheat English muffins

split

2 cooked chicken breasts

diced

1 cup sliced fresh mozzarella cheese

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook kale and garlic in the boiling water until kale is softened about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse kale and garlic under cold water reserving the boiling water.

Step 3

Blend kale garlic Parmesan cheese and about 1 tablespoon of the boiling water in a blender until smooth; add more water as needed to thin the pesto.

Step 4

Spoon about 1 tablespoon pesto onto each English muffin half; sprinkle with chicken and top with mozzarella cheese. Arrange pizzas on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella cheese is melted and lightly browned about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Kale Pesto English Muffin Pizza

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 261.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.9g 36%

Carbohydrates: 33.2g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 5.6g 22%

Sugars: 5.7g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 17%

Cholesterol: 31.8mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 8751.7IU 175%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.9mg 61%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 67.7mg 113%

Folate: 49.6mcg 12%

Calcium: 369.7mg 37%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 72.5mg 26%

Potassium: 440.3mg 12%

Sodium: 410.2mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 67.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.