Pesto Pizza...Holiday Style

During the holidays I look to add traditional flavors and colors to a meal to add a festive flair to the day!

Making a pizza from a frozen crust is a time saving meal as it takes little time to prepare and can be customized to fit the flavor profile you are interested in at the moment.

I like to use Udi's Gluten Free Pizza Crust or Smartflour Gluten Free Pizza Crusts when I make a pizza from scratch.

While you preheat the oven you can prep the pizza toppings. The meal can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. You can add a cup/bowl of soup or a salad to accompany your pizza if you wish.

Pizza Pictured Here:

• Homemade pesto sauce (enough to coat crust)
• 2 minced cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup diced Vidalia onions
• 1/2 large red bell pepper (or 1 small/medium size) - roasted and sliced lengthwise
• 12 thin asparagus spears (or 6 thick spears) - roasted and diced
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup of graded Parmesan Cheese (enough to cover toppings) 

Instructions:

• Spread pesto on crust
• Layer toppings in a creative and eye pleasing pattern
• Cover with cheese
• Cook according to crust instructions

NOTE: I used roasted vegetables that had been prepared earlier as I like the nutty flavor that comes from the roasting. You can use raw vegetables if you wish.