Strawberry Spinach Pizza

I'm still stuck on all the gorgeous strawberries available locally. And I love the flavor pairing of strawberries with basil. This time I made a pizza.

What you need:

·         1 c fig-flavored balsamic (or unflavored)

·         1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced

·         12 basil leaves, julienned, divided

·         Sugar, if desired to sweeten the balsamic syrup

·         1 c spinach leaves, rinsed and julienned

·         4 oz goat cheese

·         1/2 c yogurt

·         Your favorite pizza crust

·         Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)

·         Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper

·         1/4 c sliced almonds (or chopped hazelnuts, pistachios, etc)

What you do:

·         In saucepan cook balsamic on low heat until reduced to a thick sauce.

·         Remove from heat.

·         Add strawberries and half the basil.

·         Toss and let sit for about 5 min.

·         Refrigerate to cool.

·         Heat oven as directed by your pizza crust recipe.

·         Roll out pizza crust and brush with EVOO.

·         Strain strawberry mixture. (reserve liquid to on top of ice cream!)

·         Spread strawberry mixture evenly on crust.

·         Top with spinach.

·         Blend goat cheese, yogurt and remaining basil.

·         Dollop goat cheese mixture on top of spinach.

·         Sprinkle with nuts.

·         Season with salt and pepper.

·         Bake for about 15-20 min, until crust is golden.