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Delicious Pesto Pizza

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Melissa Crowe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb store bought pizza dough
  • my 5 ingredient pesto recipe below
  • 1 small tomato thinly sliced

Pesto Sauce

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews soaked
  • 1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Roll out the store bought dough (or homemade if using- recipe below) into your desired shape and lay on pan.

  2. Spread the pesto sauce generously on the dough then top it with a few slices of fresh tomato.

  3. Place it in a 425 degree oven and cook until the crust is golden brown and tomatoes are wilted. It will take about 15 minutes.

Pesto Sauce

  1. Blend all ingredients in food processor for 1-2 minutes or until a smooth pesto sauce is formed. Add salt and pepper to taste.