Avocado Roasted Garlic Pizza with Arugula Recipe

Name: Avocado Roasted Garlic Pizza with Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Pizza Dough, 14 Inch Pizza Size - Make Your Own, Or Grab Some Premade! Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Is My Favorite.; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 whole Avocado, Peeled And Pitted; 1/2 heads Garlic, Roasted At 400F For 30 Minutes Until Soft; 3 cups Arugula; 4 ounces, weight Sliced Fresh Mozzarella; 1/2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved; 1/4 cups Toasted Slivered Almonds; 1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 whole Pizza Dough, 14 Inch Pizza Size - Make Your Own, Or Grab Some Premade! Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Is My Favorite.
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt And Pepper
2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 whole Avocado, Peeled And Pitted
1/2 heads Garlic, Roasted At 400F For 30 Minutes Until Soft
3 cups Arugula
4 ounces, weight Sliced Fresh Mozzarella
1/2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved
1/4 cups Toasted Slivered Almonds
1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 425 F. Stretch the pizza dough over a pizza pan or baking sheet.
2
Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Bake the pizza crust for 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, make the avocado sauce.
5
Combine the parmesan, half the avocado, and the roasted garlic in a bowl.
6
Mash with a fork.
7
Taste, and add salt and pepper to your preference.
8
Dice the other half of the avocado and set it aside.
9
When its done, remove the pizza dough from the oven, and spread with the avocado mixture.
10
Top with 2 cups of the arugula, then the mozzarella slices.
11
Arrange the tomatoes cut side up over the pizza, then top with the almonds and remaining diced avocado.
12
Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is cooked through.
13
Remove pan from the oven and set it on a rack.
14
Let pizza rest for 5-10 minutes, then top with the remaining arugula and cilantro, if using.
15
Cut into slices and DIG IN.
16
The avocado/roasted garlic combo is ... incredible.
17
You must try this.

354

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Pizza Dough, 14 Inch Pizza Size - Make Your Own, Or Grab Some Premade! Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Is My Favorite., 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Salt And Pepper, 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese, and more.

Yes, Avocado Roasted Garlic Pizza with Arugula falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Avocado Roasted Garlic Pizza with Arugula

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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