Broccoli & Kale Pizza Crust

Sunday nights signal the weekend coming to an end and our weekly routine returning in the morning but I try really hard to soak in every minute before we make that switch. We try to spend them at home just slowing down and that means I’m always looking for an easy dinner. This past Friday I made a quick run to Trader Joe’s to pick up some of my TJ staples and I noticed their new, frozen Broccoli & Kale Pizza Crust. The ingredients were simple – broccoli, black kale, corn flour, olive oil and salt and it was under $5, so I threw it in my cart and thought I’d try it out (it’s also gluten-free and egg free). This past Sunday I was in need of a quick dinner, so I pulled the crust out and it proved to be a great find! I made it with a red sauce, mozzerella, mushrooms and arugula and it was delicious! I will definitely be making more this summer. Some of the first combinations I want to try are: pesto/tomatoes/feta/red onion, ricotta/spinach/garlic/plum tomatoes, and arugula/proscuitto/parmigiano reggiano! Yum, I’m hungry just thinking about all these possibilities. What’s your favorite sauce/cheese/topping(s) combination?

Xx, Heather

TIPS – 1. Leave enough time to bake the crust on both sides before adding your toppings & cooking. It will help the crust in a big way! Otherwise the crust will be soft and have a hard time holding the toppings. The instructions suggests 10-12 minutes per side but I went with 6-7 minutes/side and it was just right. 2. Remember this is a broccoli and kale crust….it’s not going to taste like good, old pizza….but it’s not supposed to and it’s a delicious alternative!