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R.I.P. (Rest In Pizza) Recipe

I'm always changing recipes to suit my healthy lifestyle. This pizza is light but full of flavor thanks to fresh ingredients and a blend of seasonings.—Julie Stoner, Peoria, Illinois

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R.I.P. (Rest In Pizza) Recipe

Prep: 50 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

50 10 60

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-2/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 to 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
HEART-Y BLOOD SAUCE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
TOPPINGS:
1 large green pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt, lemon juice and all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough whole wheat flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan, building up edges slightly. Do not let rise. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spread sauce over crust. Top with peppers, onion, pineapple, ham and cheeses. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Yield: 12 slices.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 268 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 537 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as R.I.P. (Rest In Pizza) in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p244