Avocado, Tomato, and Basil Pizza
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4-6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
basic pizza dough or whole-wheat variation cornmeal, if using a pizza peel about 1/2 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
2 cups (about 8 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano Reggiano 1-1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled and sliced 1 red sweet onion, very thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 ripe avocadoes, halved, pitted, scooped from the peel, and thinly siced salt freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup shredded or chopped fresh basil



1 Prepare the dough and preheat the oven as directed in the basic recipe.
2 Shape the pizza dough as directed in the basic recipe. Brush dough all over with olive oil, then top with 1-1/2 cups of the Parmesan cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Arrange the tomatoes, onion rings, and avocado slices on top of the cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle evenly with olive oil.
3 Transfer the pie to the preheated baking surface and bake as directed in the basic recipe. Remove from the oven to a cutting tray or board and lightly brush the crust with olive oil. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 Parmesan and the basil. Slice and serve immediately.

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