San Fran Pizza. Yummy!

We "looove" pizza, but understand that traditional versions are not the healthiest. Well, we came across this recipe loaded with vegetables and tree nuts. It is "beyond delicious", especially if you like pesto sauce. Did we mention it is very easy to make?
Here it is, to a healthy and tasty week!

San Francisco Pizza

Servings: 12-16 servings

• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1-1/2 cups firmly packed fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley sprigs
• 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 12-inch purchased Italian flatbreads (focaccia) or Italian bread shells
• 1 cup chopped red sweet pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
• 1/2 cup red onion cut in thin wedges
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For pesto, place almonds in a food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend until finely chopped. Add spinach, parsley, and basil; cover. With the machine running, gradually add oil in a thin, steady stream, processing or blending until the mixture is combined and slightly chunky. (If using a blender, stop occasionally, scrape sides, and push mixture into blades. The blender produces a smoother mixture than the food processor.) Add the 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, the orange peel, orange juice, salt, and black pepper. Cover and process or blend just until combined.

Place each bread on a baking sheet or 12-inch pizza pan. Spread pesto over breads. Top with vegetables, crushed red pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until heated through. Makes 12 to 16 servings.


Source: Better Homes and Gardens