Simple Polenta Pesto Pizza

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Ingredients

3 cups filtered water
1 1/2 cups cornmeal, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh basil leaves
cup cold pressed olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
cup pine nuts or walnuts
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

1
For cornmeal crust: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
2
Once it’s boiling slowly add the cornmeal and mix constantly until combined, then lower heat to a simmer and whisk to remove lumps.
3
Add the teaspoon of salt and mix for 2 minutes, or until thick.
4
Pour mixture into a well-greased baking pan and set aside to allow the polenta to firm up.
5
For pesto: Combine basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender.
6
Add a tbsp of water or olive oil as needed to make a smooth but thick sauce.
7
Spread pesto evenly over polenta crust and top with your favorite seasonal veggies (You can sauté or roast the veggies first).
8
Bake for approximately 15 minutes at 350°F.

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cornmeal crust
gluten free
Veggies
Pizza

Yield:

1 servings

Added:

May 18, 2011

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