Portobello Pesto Pizzas

Happy Groundhog Day!

I made these lil treats for lunch last week and made them again today! They are a delicious lunch that is quick and easy to make! I make fresh pesto (which can be made days in advance) because I can control the olive oil but if you don't have time you can use a pre-made pesto, I recommend Texafrance Garlic Pesto!

You can purchase packaged large Portobello caps at HEB and other grocery stores.

Simply take a spoon and scoop out the gills from the underside of the mushrooms. Spread 1-2 tbsp of pesto inside cap. Sprinkle with a Fat Free Mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes! Salt and pepper to taste. Pop in the oven at 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt. Tah-dah.....a fabulous healthy lunch!

Pesto Sauce
1/4 C Pine Nuts
2 Garlic Cloves
3 C FRESH Basil Leaves
1/2 Lemon (juice and zest)
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 C Parmigiano Reggiano

In a food processor, pulse pine nuts and garlic. Add Basil, lemon zest and juice. Pulse again. Then, slowly drizzle olive oil into food processor as you blend. Add parm and pulse. DONE!

Save this to top off chicken, whole wheat pasta or as a spread on sandwiches!

Happy Eating and Happy Cooking!
Nic