Kale & Pomegranate Pizza with Creamy Pesto Sauce

I created this Kale & Pomegranate Pizza one winter evening when I wanted something festive yet nourishing. The combination of creamy kale pesto bright pomegranate seeds and crispy kale creates such magic on a pizza crust. Every time I make it the vibrant colors remind me of holiday decorations but the flavors work beautifully any time of year.

More Than Just Pizza

The way the garlicky kale pesto replaces traditional tomato sauce transforms this into something truly special. When those onions caramelize and the mozzarella gets all melty those ruby pomegranate seeds sparkle like little jewels on top. It’s become my go-to recipe for holiday gatherings when I want to wow my guests.

What You’ll Need

• • Pizza Dough: My favorite pound of dough homemade or store-bought.

• • Baby Kale: Fresh tender leaves make all the difference here.
  • Pomegranate Seeds: These little bursts of sweetness bring such joy.
  • Mozzarella: For that perfect melty stretch.

• Kale Pesto: My special blend with pecans parmesan and a touch of sour cream.
• Onions: Sliced thin they turn wonderfully sweet.
• Seasonings: Good olive oil salt and sometimes a pinch of red pepper.

Let’s Make Pizza

Start with Pesto

I blend everything until it’s perfectly smooth and creamy adding olive oil until it feels just right.

Prepare the Base

My oven gets nice and hot while I roll out that dough on my cornmeal-dusted stone.

Layer the Love

The pesto goes down first then cheese onions and those olive-oil kissed kale leaves.

Bake to Gold

Ten minutes creates magic then those beautiful pomegranate seeds finish everything perfectly.