Gluten-Free Mediterranean Pesto Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 10″ GF Bistro Pizza Crust
• 1/4 cup fresh basil pesto (see recipe below) or store-bought
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 roma tomato, thinly sliced
• 2 tbs chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
• 1tbs raw pine nuts (lightly toasted)
• fresh ground pepper (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400° F. Spread fresh pesto over entire pizza crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, both tomatoes and toasted pine nuts. Bake directly on middle rack for 13-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is lightly browned and crispy. Slice and serve with fresh ground pepper.

(from www.foodnetwork.com)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2/3 cup olive-oil
• kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese

Directions:

Combine the basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the pesto into a large serving bowl and mix in the grated cheese.