Avocado Cauliflower Pizza

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Servings:

• Recipe serving size: 2 slices
• Number of servings: Adjust Reset

Ingredients:

• Avocado Pesto:

• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ cup toasted walnuts
• ½ tsp. kosher salt

• Crust:

• 4 cups cauliflower rice
• 2 egg
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper

• Toppings:

• 6 ounces fresh Mozzarella, sliced
• 1 cup heirloom grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 2 Tbsp. red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line 10 x 15-inch sheet pan with parchment paper; Coat with no-stick cooking spray.

1. Avocado Pesto:

2. Combine avocado, basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, walnuts and kosher salt in blender and puree until blended; Reserve.

1. Crust:

2. Place cauliflower rice in microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave until tender, 4-5 minutes; Cool and squeeze out any moisture; Combine cauliflower rice, egg, Parmesan cheese, kosher salt and pepper; Press into a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden.

1. Toppings:

2. Spread avocado pesto over cooked the crust; Top with Mozzarella slices, tomatoes, red onion and avocado; Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and pizza is heated through.