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This is a simple pita pizza which can be put together in 15 minutes, and that includes making the chive pesto from scratch! A great #vegetarian lunch or snack.

Caprese Pita Pizzas

A pesto drenched caprese pita pizza which can be put together in 15 minutes! A fresh, healthy and extra tasty vegetarian lunch or snack!
4 pizzas
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 2 ratings
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Ingredients

  • 4 pitas
  • 16 cherry tomatoes
  • 250 g (9 oz) fresh mozzarella

Chive Pesto

  • A handful of chives
  • A handful of basil leaves
  • 4 Tbsp pine nuts
  • 4 Tbsp parmesan, or other hard Italian cheese
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 120 ml (0.5 cups) extra virgin olive oil

Instructions 

  • Pre-heat your oven to 200C / 390F.
  • Meanwhile, slice the cherry tomatoes into thirds and roughly chop your mozzarella.
  • Assemble the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella on top of the pita bread.
  • Place on a baking tray, and put in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make your pesto by blitzing all of the ingredients in a small food processor.
  • When the pizzas are ready, spoon the pesto on top and serve.
Cuisine: Italian
Course: 30 Minutes or Less
Author: Christine Melanson
Serving: 1pizza, Calories: 529kcal, Carbohydrates: 41.3g, Protein: 22.5g, Fat: 32.7g, Saturated Fat: 11g