California Walnut & Carmelized Onion Pizza

• 6 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 4 medium red onions, sliced
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp cornmeal
• refrigerated or prepared pizza dough
• 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
• 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped

Preparation

1 Heat4 tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions; cook, stirring often until caramelized. Season with salt and pepper; set aside
2 Sprinkle 2 baking sheets with cornmeal. Divide dough in half; using hands or rolling pin, shape into 2 oblong crusts, each approximately 6 x 14-inches.
3 Spread pesto over each crust; top with onions. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Brush edges with remaining oil.
4 Bake in the bottom third of oven at 450° F for about 18 minutes, or until crust is a deep golden colour. Cut each pizza into 8 pieces.

Source: California Walnut Board