Pesto and avocado pizza

Ingredients

For the pizza base

See flatbread recipe or use a ready made pizza base from the supermarket, or even a pitta

For the pesto sauce

• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 large handfuls of fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup of pine nut kernels
• 2/3 cup of light olive oil
• 1/3 cup of nutritional yeast
• Pinch of salt and pepper

For the toppings

• 1 avocado (sliced)
• 1 cup of of cherry tomatoes (sliced)
• Pine nuts (optional)
• Rocket leaves
• Basil leaves
• Vegan cheese

Method

For the basil pesto

1. Place the pine kernels into a large wok/pan and lightly roast until light brown.
2. Place the roasted pine kernels, garlic cloves, basil leaves, oil, yeast and seasoning into a food processor/blender and whizz up until smooth.
3. This will take around 2 minutes on high.
4. Spread a good amount of pesto onto the flatbread base and top with your favourite toppings.
5. Pop the pizza into the oven and cook for around 2-5 minutes, or until the vegan cheese has melted.
6. Peel, de-stone and slice the avocado and place on top of the pizza.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Source : http://www.vegansociety.com