Grilled Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Grilled Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pesto; 1 1/2 cups packed sweet basil leaves; 3 cloves of garlic; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tabelspoons pine nuts (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; Pizza; 4 Boboli mini-pizza crusts; 1 large tomato, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices; 1 large Haas avocado, quartered and sliced; 1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, cut into 1/4 inch thick rings; 1 sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4 inch thick rings; 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese in 1/4 inch cubes; 8 oz grated Fontina cheese

Servings: persons

Pesto
1 1/2 cups packed sweet basil leaves
3 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tabelspoons pine nuts (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Pizza
4 Boboli mini-pizza crusts
1 large tomato, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 large Haas avocado, quartered and sliced
1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, cut into 1/4 inch thick rings
1 sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4 inch thick rings
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese in 1/4 inch cubes
8 oz grated Fontina cheese

1
Pesto: With a food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Stop motor and add basil, cheese, pine nuts, salt, and pepper, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add 1/2 cup oil, blending until incorporated.
2
Pizza: Turn the grill on high. While the grill is heating, place the pizza crusts on a baking sheet. Generously brush the tops of the pizza crusts with pesto sauce. Beginning with the tomato, top with the pizzas with the vegetables, and finally, the cheeses.
3
Turn off one of the grill burners and reduce the other to low heat. Place the pizzas over the burner that is off and close the grill hood. Grill for 20 minutes or until the cheeses are melted and beginning to brown. Remove from the grill and allow to cool a bit before cutting into quarters.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pesto, 1 1/2 cups packed sweet basil leaves, 3 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pesto Pizza 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.

Grilled Pesto Pizza

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