Pesto Personal Pizzas Recipe

Name: Pesto Personal Pizzas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lb ground turkey; 6 whole wheat pita bread; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 6 tablespoons pesto sauce; ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 cup asiago cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
In a large skillet on medium-high, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil.
3
Add onions and saute for 5 minutes.
4
Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes more.
5
Add ground turkey and saute until completely cooked and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and set aside.
7
Brush each pita with remaining olive oil.
8
Season each pita with salt and oregano.
9
Spread pita with 1 tablespoons of the pesto.
10
Divide turkey mixture evenly among the 6 pitas.
11
Repeat with pine nuts and chees.
12
Transfer pizzas to a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

599

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 lb ground turkey, and more.

Yes, Pesto Personal Pizzas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Pesto Personal Pizzas

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Variations & substitutions

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