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    Whole Wheat Tomato Pesto Pizza Rolls

    Dec 15, 2016 / by Laney Schwartz / 3 Comments(updated Jan 7, 2020)

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    Whole Wheat Tomato Basil Pesto Pizza RollsGenius. I mean, basically these are like cinnamon rolls, except made out of pizza. Pure. Genius. 

    Whole Wheat Tomato Basil Pesto Pizza RollsLet’s be clear, I’m not calling myself a genius. I certainly didn’t think of this idea. Pizza rolls have existed for a long long time apparently. I’m just wondering why I didn’t do it sooner? 

    Whole Wheat Tomato Basil Pesto Pizza RollsThese rolls are  nothing but a few simple ingredients, rolled into greatness. I love how it takes a classic dish like pizza, and turns it into something a little more special, and different. 

    Whole Wheat Tomato Basil Pesto Pizza RollsIsn’t that what the holidays are all about? Making things a little more special? 

    Well, here you have it! Dig in!

    Whole Wheat Tomato Basil Pesto Pizza Rolls

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    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound whole wheat pizza dough
    • All-purpose flour (for rolling out dough)
    • 1 cup pizza sauce
    • 3 tablespoons pesto
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
    • Olive oil
    • Torn basil for garnish

    Instructions

    1. 1) Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    2. 2) Roll out pizza dough into a rectangular shape, about 9 x 16 inches, using a little flour to help if sticking. Spread the pizza sauce onto the rolled out dough. Leave about a 1 inch border. Spread the pesto on top and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan evenly.
    3. 3) Lift up the bottom edge of the dough and carefully roll it forward into a tight cylinder. Place the roll seam side down, and using a sharp knife, cut the roll crosswise into 10-12 equal-size slices.
    4. 4) Place the slices, cut sides up on the parchment lined baking sheet. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil onto the edges of the dough and bake until golden brown about 15-20 minutes.
    5. 5) Once the cheese has melted and the dough is browned, remove and sprinkle with a little parmesan and garnish with torn basil leaves. Serve immediately.

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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Dinner, Pizza, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, dinner, Life is but a Dish, pesto, pizza, pizza day, pizza rolls, tomato, Whole wheat

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    1. Christine@ Yum and in Love

      December 19, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      You weren’t lying- this IS genius. Love the simplicity of this and my husband would love it! I’m trying to do a few more meatless meals per week- your blog has been a great resource!

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      • Life is but a Dish

        December 19, 2016 at 6:36 pm

        So glad you like the recipe and that you’re finding others for meatless Monday!

    2. Cassandra

      December 18, 2016 at 8:26 am

      Must try this for the holiday

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