Spinach and Mushroom Pizza

Submitted by mapaklenk

"This pizza can be made very healthy with Egg Beaters or can be made with eggs - which are healthy too, but add more cholesterol. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 Pizza
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 thin pizza crust, such as Boboli (about 10 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces Egg Beaters egg substitute or 8 eggs
• 5 ounces Baby Spinach
• 1⁄2 cup onion, about 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1⁄3 cup bacon bits, if desired
• kosher salt
• cayenne pepper
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Perforate the crust in several places; brush on both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place directly onto the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes. If you make your own crust, you will want to cook it, remembering it will be back in the oven for about 5 minutes with toppings.
3. While the crust is cooking, put Egg Beaters or break the eggs, if using, into a bowl. Whisk well and season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to a 10-inch skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook until onions are translucent, about 4 minutes.
4. Place the spinach on the partially cooked crust and sprinkle with cayenne to taste and then with the Mozzarella. Place back in oven, watching closely while cooking the eggs in the next step. You only want to melt the cheese and soften the spinach.
5. Scrape the vegetable mixture into the eggs and beat it well to distribute the onions and mushrooms evenly. Add about 1/3 cup Bacon Bits, if using. Turn the heat down to low and pour the egg mixture back into the pan. Gently stir the eggs until they are just set and still moist, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Spread the egg mixture evenly over the spinach topping and top with the cheese. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 1 minute. Serve hot.