Pick up some fresh, fragrant summer tomatoes at the Loma Linda Farmer's Market this week to include in this quick, delicious recipe.
This recipe is: Soy Free
Ingredients:
2 whole wheat pita’s, approximately 7”
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1⁄4 reduced fat mozzarella cheese
3 garlic cloves
1⁄2 tbsp. pine nuts
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1⁄4 tsp. black pepper
Directions:
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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In a food processor add, 1 cup basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic cloves and pepper.
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Pulse until mixture is pureed, add water, 1 tbsp. at a time if pesto is too thick.
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On each pita bread, spread a thin layer of the basil pesto.
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Add a layer of tomato, then sprinkle cheese evenly over each pita and top with fresh basil.
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Bake 7 minutes, or until cheese is golden and melted.
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