Mini pizzas with vegetables and walnut pesto

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 45 minutes
• Cooking time : 15 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Pizza Dough
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Active dry yeast : 1 packet
  • Warm water : 1 cup
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Sugar : 1 teaspoon
• Walnut Pesto
  • Walnuts : 1/2 cup
  • Fresh basil leaves : 1 cup
  • Garlic cloves : 2
  • Parmesan cheese : 1/4 cup
  • Olive oil : 1/4 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
• Toppings
  • Bell peppers (diced) : 1
  • Red onion (thinly sliced) : 1/2
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved) : 1/2 cup
  • Mozzarella cheese (shredded) : 1 cup

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Steps

• Prepare the Pizza Dough
• Mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes frothy.
• In a separate large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
• Stir the ingredients together until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Make the Walnut Pesto
• In a food processor, combine the walnuts, basil leaves, garlic cloves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
• Process until the ingredients are well combined and the pesto has a smooth consistency. Set aside.
• Assemble and Bake the Mini Pizzas
• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Divide the risen pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a small round pizza crust.
• Place the pizza crusts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Spread a generous amount of walnut pesto on each pizza crust.
• Top the pizzas with diced bell peppers, thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Bake the mini pizzas in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

• You can customize the toppings according to your preference. Feel free to add other vegetables or even some cooked chicken or sausage.
• If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender or finely chop the ingredients by hand to make the walnut pesto.

Information

• Mini pizzas are a great option for parties or as a quick and easy meal. The walnut pesto adds a delicious nutty flavor to the pizzas, and the fresh vegetables provide a burst of color and freshness. Enjoy these mini pizzas as an appetizer or a main course.