
Arugula-Almond Pesto Pizza
Ingredients (15)
- 3 cups of packed fresh arugula and/or basil, tough stems removed
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 batch easy whole wheat pizza dough
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn, or part-skim mozzarella, shredded, or 1/4-inch slices of goat cheese
- 1 small tomato, sliced thin
- 1 small yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced into little triangle shapes
- Sprinkle of sliced almonds
- Sprinkle of fresh arugula or chopped basil
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
Directions
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