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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for brushing
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chopped kale, ribs and stems removed
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- All-purpose Gold Medal Flour, for dusting the counter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 132g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 293 | |
| Calories from Fat 89 | 30% |
| Total Fat 10.04g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 4.55g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium 239mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 35.07g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.61g | 0% |
| Protein 15.48g | 25% |
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