Ingredients
DOUGH
1 tbsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sweetener
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup white flour
3 cup whole wheat flour
PESTO TOPPING
2 cup densely packed fresh basil
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 each large garlic cloves
1 zest from 1 lemon
1/3 cup olive oil
VEGETABLE TOPPING
12 oz marinated artichoke hearts
3 large tomatoes, sliced thinly
1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts
Directions
DOUGH: Combine yeast, sweetener & warm water. Whisk in salt & oil &
let sit for 10 minutes. Add flours, 1/2 c at a time & knead for 10
minutes, adding more flour as necessary. Let rise for an hour.
Deflate by punching down the dough.
PESTO TOPPING: Process basil, pine nuts, garlic & zest in food
processor till smooth. With blender running, drizzle in the oil to
form a thick paste.
TO ASSEMBLE: Sprinkle 10" X 15" baking sheet with cornmeal. Place
dough in centre & press out from the centre till the baking sheet is
covered with dough. Spread dough with a thin layer of pesto. Arrange
artichoke hearts, tomato slices & zucchini evenly over the pizza. Dot
with more pesto & sprinkle with pine nuts. Bake at 375F for 20
minutes or till the crust is well cooked & browned.
"The Big Carrot Vegetarian Cookbook"
Servings: 4 servings
Pesto Pizza Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
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We hope you enjoy this Pesto Pizza recipe.
