Nuts for Pizza

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Nuts for Pizza

 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided use

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided use

freshly ground pepper

1 12 inch prebaked pizza crust

1 teaspoon Italian herb blend

3 tomatoes, thinly sliced, or 8 cocktail tomatoes, halved

1 package, about 2 1/4 ounces sliced almonds

1/2 package, about 1/2 ounce fresh tarragon, minced, or 1 tablespoon dried

1 package, 8 ounces shredded mozzarella

 

Heat oven according to crust directions. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a

large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until just

beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic; cook, stirring, until

fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to

taste; remove onion and garlic from pan.

Brush remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil on the crust. Sprinkle crust with

the herb blend, remaining salt and pepper to taste.

Add the onions, garlic, tomatoes, almonds and tarragon. Cover pizza with the

mozzarella. Bake according to crust directions, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove

from oven; cool 5 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.