Roasted Zucchini Pesto Pizza
Garlic, oregano and a homemade pesto make this Roasted Zucchini Pizza a recipe that you do not want to miss!Yield: 1( 12 inch) pizza
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 (12 inch) par-baked pizza crust
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ c basil pesto (recipe below)
- ⅔ c mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tomato, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- In a large bowl, mix together zucchini slices, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and olive oil. Arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 min, until soft. (The roasted zucchini can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.)
- Spread a thin layer of pesto over your pizza crust. Top with cheese, tomato slices, and roasted zucchini.
- Bake pizza on a baking sheet or pre-heated pizza stone for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Remove from oven and let set 2-3 minutes before serving.