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California Walnut & Carmelized Onion Pizza
California Walnut & Carmelized Onion Pizza
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This simple pizza using store bought dough is topped with California walnuts, sweet caramelized onions and pesto.

  • Servings: 16
  • Prep Time: N/A
  • Cook Time: N/A
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Vegetarian Quick
Ingredients

6 tbsp olive oil, divided

4 medium red onions, sliced

Salt and pepper

2 tbsp cornmeal

refrigerated or prepared pizza dough

1/2 cup prepared basil pesto

1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled

1 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions
  1. Heat4 tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions; cook, stirring often until caramelized. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Sprinkle 2 baking sheets with cornmeal. Divide dough in half; using hands or rolling pin, shape into 2 oblong crusts, each approximately 6 x 14-inches. 
  3. Spread pesto over each crust; top with onions. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Brush edges with remaining oil.
  4. Bake in the bottom third of oven at 450° F for about 18 minutes, or until crust is a deep golden colour. Cut each pizza into 8 pieces.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 195
  • Total Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 6 mg
  • Sodium: 168 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g