Pesto, Pesto and more Ways to Use Pesto
Today I used my fresh pesto to top pizza that I made on the grill.
You can find the basics on how I make pizza on the grill here.
On this pizza I spread a layer of pesto on the dough then I added roasted garlic ( a real favorite....I will tell you how to do it later), the I sprinkled feta cheese over the entire surface along with several small pieces of fresh mozzarella. I put the pizza back on the grill until it was browned and bubbly.
Grilled Pesto Pizza with Oven Roasted Garlic and Feta
I love roasted garlic and have found a way to make it quick and easy. I put it on salads, pizza, chicken...anything I eat practically!!
Oven Roasted Garlic Cloves
I buy my garlic cloves already peeled in a bag from Sam's to do this. They are cheep....about $2.50....already peeled and ready to go. I do the entire bag at once and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients:
40-60 peeled garlic cloves
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place the garlic cloves in a single layer on a half sheet pan.
Cover the cloves with 2 Tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the pan in the preheated oven for 15- 20 minutes. Turn the garlic over in the pan about half way through the cooking time.
5. When cooled I fill jars with the roasted garlic cloves and then cover with olive oil.
These make wonderful gifts too. I also love to just eat them out of the jar....oh yeah!!!
Happy Trails,
Mtn Mama
