Avocado Pita Pizza with Cilantro Sauce

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Total Time

20 mins

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

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Ingredients

2 pita pizzas

To make the Cilantro Sauce:
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon minced and seeded jalapeño pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the pizza:
2 pieces whole wheat pita bread
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced

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Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

2. To make the cilantro sauce: In the bowl of a food processor or a blender, combine cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, green onion, and lime juice. Pulse until combined and roughly chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

3. Divide the sauce and spread evenly on pita bread pieces. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place pita pizzas on a large baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove from the oven. Top pizzas with avocado slices. Sprinkle with salt. Cut into pieces and serve warm.

Chef’s notes

Using pita bread is a quick solution for making pizza without dough preparation.

Avocados make a unique and delicious pizza topping.

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