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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Total Time: 22 min
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Nutrition Facts
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.
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
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, tornInstructions
- 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.
Did You Know?
There are hundreds of avocado varieties grown in California, and to avoid injury you should never cut an avocado while holding it your hand.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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