Pecan Pesto Pizza for One
1 Greek style pita round (not the pocket type) – I used Kangaroo brand
2-3 teaspoons pesto sauce (Whole Foods 360 is very good)
1/3 cup shredded “Four Cheese Italian Blend” (mozzarella, provolone, Swiss, Parm)
2 tablespoons whole pecans
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place pecans on a paper towel and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes to pre-toast. You can do this in the oven, but that would be a waste of energy since you are only using 2 tablespoons. You could probably skip the pre micro-toasting, but I do it anyway to ensure the pecans are toasted enough.
3. Spread pesto over top of pita. Sprinkle cheese over pesto. Chop the pecans into pieces and spread over top.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until hot and bubbly, then use a pizza cutter to slice into triangles.
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Robin says
September 30, 2008 at 6:00 pmYum!!! Looks delicious! I like to find new ideas for simple yet tasty dishes, and this would be fun to serve for girls nite.
Thanks for sharing!
Anna says
September 30, 2008 at 4:19 pmHi Cindy,
The pecans are from Georgetown, but the Farmer’s Market is all the way in South Austin.
http://www.sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29
cindy says
September 30, 2008 at 4:08 pmI live in Round Rock,
where is the Georgetown farmer’s market located?
thanks! Love your blog!
Heidi says
September 30, 2008 at 2:16 pmDespite my in-laws SUPPOSEDLY owning a pecan farm somewhere outside of Austin, I am forced to use the ones I get at Costco. What luck, I just made a huge mess of pesto from my basil that took over my vegetable plot…
Emiline says
September 30, 2008 at 2:00 pmPecans are my favorite nut! I feel the need to put them in everything.
I’m going to try and find some fresh ones.
The pizza looks great!
Kate says
September 30, 2008 at 1:01 pmThat looks so yummy! I honestly have never thought about have them on pitas, this is on my list for next week. thanks!
Katrina says
September 30, 2008 at 12:06 pmLooks so simple and SO yummy!
VeggieGirl says
September 30, 2008 at 11:42 amSooo envious of that pecan tree your grandparents had!
clumbsycookie says
September 30, 2008 at 11:39 amThat looks delicious you old lady! I love pesto in pizzas! I didn’t know there were so many types of peacans! Wow! It’s so hard to find them here in Europe, I have to use walnuts must of the time.