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Roasted Garlic And Pepper Pizza

"Years ago, I found the recipe for this appealing appetizer, lightened it and added some of our favorite ingredients," writes Bonnie Matherly of Buckingham, Illinois. "It can be prepared ahead of time and put in the oven as your guests arrive. We occasionally use it as an easy Sunday evening meal, too."

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + cooling Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

1 large garlic bulb
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large sweet red peppers
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust
4 slices sweet onion, separated into rings
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate
cloves). cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1 teaspoon
oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 20-25
minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened
garlic onto a work surface; cut into thin slices.
Cut peppers in half; remove and discard seeds. Place cut side down on
a baking sheet. Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins
blister, about 6 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl;
cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred

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Roasted Garlic And Pepper Pizza (continued)

Directions (continued)

skins; cut peppers into thin strips.
In a small bowl, combine the olives, vinegar, oregano, basil, white
pepper and remaining oil. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza
pan; top with olive mixture, roasted garlic and peppers, onion and
cheeses. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is
melted.
Yield: 12 slices.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 138 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 321 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.