Heart-Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Pizza

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Servings:

• Recipe serving size: 1 slice
• Number of servings: Adjust Reset

Ingredients:

• Avocado Pesto:

• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp. toasted walnuts
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

• Crust:

• 4 cups cauliflower rice
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup reduced fat Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

• Toppings:

• 4 ounces fresh skim milk 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 and walnuts 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.
3. 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 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.