Mexican Pizza
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a blender or food processor, smoothly purée cilantro, parmesan cheese, oil, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice. Add salt to taste.
Step 2
2
Set pizza crust in a 12-inch pizza pan (or on a 12- by 15-in. baking sheet). Spread salsa evenly over crust. Drop cilantro pesto by the spoonful evenly over the pizza. Sprinkle with jack cheese, olives, and jalapeños to taste.
Step 3
3
Bake in a 425° oven until cheese is bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Step 4
4
Peel, pit, and slice avocado. Lay avocado slices on hot pizza. Cut into wedges.
Ingredients
1 cup lightly packed chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup grated parmesan, romano, or dry jack cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt
1 baked pizza crust (16 oz., 12 in. wide)
1/2 cup thick tomato salsa
1 cup shredded jack cheese
1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 to 1/2 cup canned sliced jalapeños, drained
1 firm-ripe avocado (6 oz.), peeled, pitted, and sliced
Directions
Step 1
1
In a blender or food processor, smoothly purée cilantro, parmesan cheese, oil, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice. Add salt to taste.
Step 2
2
Set pizza crust in a 12-inch pizza pan (or on a 12- by 15-in. baking sheet). Spread salsa evenly over crust. Drop cilantro pesto by the spoonful evenly over the pizza. Sprinkle with jack cheese, olives, and jalapeños to taste.
Step 3
3
Bake in a 425° oven until cheese is bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Step 4
4
Peel, pit, and slice avocado. Lay avocado slices on hot pizza. Cut into wedges.
