California Avocado Pizza Caprese

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Total Time: 22 min

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Cook Time: 12 min

Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 470

Total Fat 29g

Saturated Fat 10g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 40mg

Sodium 460mg

Total Carbs 39g

Dietary Fiber 6g

Total Sugars 16g

Protein 16g

Potassium 411mg

Vitamin A 36mcg; Vitamin C 15mg; Calcium 231mg; Iron 2mg; Vitamin D 10mcg; Folate 64 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.12g.

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 20%; Iron 10 %; Vitamin D 50%.

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

California Avocado pizza meets a caprese salad with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, pizza sauce and fresh torn basil. Arugula, olive oil and a balsamic drizzle top off this delicious avocado pizza.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

1 (12-in.) thin pizza crust 1/4 cup tomato pizza sauce 1 large tomato, sliced into 8 slices 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese ball(s) 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced into 8 slices 1 cup arugula 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. balsalmic glaze 1/2 oz. fresh basil, torn

Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the pizza crust package.
Place the crust on a pizza screen, pizza stone or large baking sheet lined with nonstick foil.
Spread the pizza sauce starting in the center of the pizza out towards the edge leaving a 1” border for the crust.
Lay the sliced tomatoes over the entire pizza.
Tear and place the mozzarella cheese around the pizza making sure to space evenly.
Place in the oven and cook for the time specified on the pizza crust package, or until the cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Remove from oven.
Lay the avocado slices on the pizza pointing towards the center and evenly spaced out.
Place the arugula in the center of the pizza and drizzle with olive oil.
Drizzle the entire pizza with balsamic glaze.
Top the pizza with basil, cut into 8 even slices and serve.

Variations: Add additional toppings, such as pepperoni, sausage or prosciutto before baking the pizza.

Serving Suggestion: Serve hot on pizza stone or pizza platter.

Beverage Pairing: Light mocktail, beer, rose wine.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.