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Arugula-Almond Pesto Pizza
from Cookie + Kate

Name: Arugula-Almond Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 25M
Cook time: 20M
Total time: 45M
Ingredients: Red pepper flakes, to taste; Sprinkle of fresh arugula or chopped basil; Sprinkle of sliced almonds; 1 small yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced into little triangle shapes; 1 small tomato, sliced thin; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn, or part-skim mozzarella, shredded, or ¼-inch slices of goat cheese; 1 batch easy whole wheat pizza dough; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped; ½ to ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; ¾ cup sliced almonds; 3 cups of packed fresh arugula and/or basil, tough stems removed

Ingredients

You need 15 Ingredients

3 cups of packed fresh arugula and/or basil, tough stems removed

¾ cup sliced almonds

½ to ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped

½ teaspoon salt

½ 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 ¼-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

Steps

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To make the pesto: In a food processor, combine the arugula/basil, cooled almonds, Parmesan, garlic and salt. Pulse while drizzling in the olive oil. Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
Toast the almonds: In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds, while stirring frequently, until the almonds are fragrant and turning lightly golden at the edges. Transfer the almonds to a bowl to cool.
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit with a rack in the upper third of the oven. Or, if you're using a pizza stone, make sure it's in the oven on the appropriate rack (consult manufacturer's directions).

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