Mushroom Pepper Pizza, Healthier
Lighten up and enjoy this healthy recipe for far less sinful pizza pleasure. Optimistically this makes 6 servings but not in my house, 3 people polished it off easily. From Eat Well, Stay Well
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READY IN: 35mins
YIELD: 1 12 inch pizza
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1teaspoon olive oil
- 1
- 1
- 1⁄2lb mixed mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1
- 1⁄2teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 1lb pizza dough (purchased or homemade)
- 1cup canned no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1⁄8teaspoon cinnamon
- 8
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DIRECTIONS
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat.
- Add the bell peppers and saute for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Add the mushrooms, onion slices (if using), oregano and salt, and cook for 4 minutes or until the mushroom liquid has evaporated.
- Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F
- Spray a 12-inch pizza pan or large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the dough into a 12-inch round.
- Cover and let stand in a warm spot for 25 minutes or until doubled. Bake for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce and cinnamon.
- Spoon over the pizza.
- Top with the pepper mixture and the mozzarella.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the crust is browned.
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