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Pesto Pizza

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When my friend Sarah told me about this amazing pesto recipe at vegangela  and how she loves to make delicious pizza with it, I couldn't wait to try it out! It was sooooooo good, I am really starting to believe that cheese is incredibly overrated. Who needs it? If you are still having a hard time giving up cheese, try this pesto pizza it will help!! The pesto is seriously to die for and the idea having it on a pizza is genius! I can't wait to try this pesto with pasta!

-1 recipe of your favorite whole wheat pizza crust (I used this one)
-1 recipe of vegan pesto (recipe below)
-favorite veggie pizza toppings, I used tomatoes, artichokes, red onion, and mushrooms (spinach and peppers would also be good.)

For the Pesto:
-2 cups fresh basil leaves
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
-salt and pepper to taste
-1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

To make the pizza:
Spread desired amount of pesto on your pizza dough (I like to bake my dough at 450 for about 5 min prior to adding sauce/toppings), in some olive oil saute red onion, mushrooms, and artichokes. On your pizza, add some tomato slices then your sauteed veggies and any other toppings you want. Bake for 10-12 min at 450 (or whatever your crust recipe calls for)
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