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Cilantro Pesto Pizza

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Ingredients

Pesto

  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems included
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 TBS sliced almonds
  • 1 jalapeno, or ¼ cup frozen jalapeno
  • 1 TBS lime juice
  • 3 TBS olive oil

Pizza

  • 1 lb whole wheat pizza dough
  • 1 roma tomato, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups cheese, shredded (white cheeses like mozzarella, Parmesan, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F with a pizza stone.
  2. Process cilantro through jalapeno in food processor until finely chopped.
  3. Add liquid though shoot and process until smooth.
  4. Press the pizza dough out into a 12 inch circle.
  5. Spread pesto over prepared pizza dough. Top with cheese and sliced tomatoes.
  6. Cook in preheated oven for 12 minutes or until cheese is browned. Cut into slices.