Australian Macadamia Nuts Pesto Sauce Pizza
Turn mealtime into a celebration of love with Australian Macadamia Nuts Pesto Sauce Pizza. Its vibrant, nutty pesto and colourful toppings will make Valentine’s Day feel extra special. Here’s how you can make it!
SERVINGS
2-3
COURSE
- Main Course
PERFECT FOR
- Celebrations
- Entertaining
- Midweek Meal
PREFERENCE
- Vegetarian
SKILL LEVEL
Moderate
INGREDIENTS
For the macadamia pesto sauce:Â
- 1/2 cup soaked Australian Macadamia NutsÂ
- 1 cup fresh basil leavesÂ
- 1 green chilliÂ
- 2 garlic clovesÂ
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheeseÂ
- 1/4 cup olive oilÂ
- Juice of half a lemonÂ
- Salt and pepper to tasteÂ
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For the pizza:Â
- 1 ball of pizza doughÂ
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheeseÂ
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoesÂ
- 1/4 cup bell peppersÂ
- 1 tbsp macadamia nuts, choppedÂ
- Heart-shaped paneer piecesÂ
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the pizza dough:Â
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add water gradually and knead into a smooth doughÂ
- Cover and let it rest for 1 hourÂ
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large circle, then shape it into a heartÂ
- Place the heart-shaped dough on a sheet of parchment paperÂ
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Prepare the pesto sauce:Â
- In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked macadamia nuts, basil leaves, green chilli, garlic, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and olive oilÂ
- Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed to reach the desired consistencyÂ
- Season with salt and pepper. Set asideÂ
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Assemble the pizza:Â
- Spread a generous layer of macadamia pesto sauce over the heart-shaped doughÂ
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on topÂ
- Arrange cherry tomato halves, bell peppers, and heart-shaped paneer piecesÂ
- Sprinkle chopped macadamia nuts over the toppings for added crunchÂ
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Bake the pizza:Â
- Transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto a baking trayÂ
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubblyÂ
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Garnish and serve:Â
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightlyÂ
- Garnish with fresh basil leavesÂ
- Slice and serve warm
NUTRITION
- Calories: 520-550 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 40-45 grams
- Protein: 14-16 grams
- Fat: 35-40 grams
- Fiber: 3-4 grams

