Pesto and avocado pizza

This recipe is easy, simple and quick to make and full of delicious flavour!

Ingredients

For the pizza base

For the pesto sauce

• 3 garlic cloves

• 2 large handfuls fresh basil leaves

• 1/3 cup (45g) pine nut kernels

• 2/3 cup (155ml) light olive oil

• 1/3 cup (20g) nutritional yeast

• Pinch of salt and pepper

For the toppings

• 1 avocado (sliced)

• 1 cup (200g) cherry tomatoes (sliced)

• Pine nuts (optional)

• Rocket leaves

• Basil leaves

• Vegan cheese

Method

For the basil pesto

1. Place the pine kernels into a large wok/pan and lightly roast until light brown.

2. Place the roasted pine kernels, garlic cloves, basil leaves, oil, yeast and seasoning into a food processor/blender and whizz up until smooth.

3. This will take around 2 minutes on high.

4. Spread a good amount of pesto onto the flatbread base and top with your favourite toppings.

5. Pop the pizza into the oven and cook for around 2-5 minutes, or until the vegan cheese has melted.

6. Peel, de-stone and slice the avocado and place on top of the pizza.

7. Serve and enjoy!

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