Veggie Pizza

 serves 3-4

Preheat oven to 410F

Bake for 15 minutes

Add cheese

Bake for an additional 7 minutes

 

Crust:

2+1/4 cup whole wheat flour

 1 cup warm water

3 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp quick rising yeast

combine water and sugar in large bowl

add yeast

let it stand for ~ 6 minutes

add salt, olive oil and gradually mix in the flour

knead for 3 minutes

 cover and let rise for 30 minutes

while dough is rising, make the pizza sauce.

Pizza Sauce:

1 large can diced tomatoes (drained)

3 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp white rice vinegar

1/3 tsp garlic powder

 1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Blend all ingredients in food processor using low speed

Transfer to small pot and bring to a boil

Reduce to low heat and simmer for ~ 30 minutes, allowing sauce to reduce and thicken

Stir frequently

Toppings:

1 small yellow onion

1/2 sweet red pepper

4 whole mini bella mushrooms

1/4 cup baby spinach leaves

3/4 cup light mozzarella cheese (do not add until pizza had been baking for 15 minutes)

2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves

 

 

 

Cut into 6 large slices

 

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving

Dig in!

...and be sure to have that second slice :)