Tomato-Squash Appetizer Pizza Recipe

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I was looking for quick weeknight meals that would use the fresh herbs from my windowsill garden when I decided to create this seasonal flatbread pizza. To my surprise, I discovered it also made a fabulous appetizer.

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Tomato-Squash Appetizer Pizza Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces each) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large yellow summer squash, sliced
1 large tomato, sliced
4 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon each minced fresh basil, oregano and chives

Directions

Roll dough into a 14-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Brush crust with oil. Top with mozzarella cheese, squash, tomato, Parmesan cheese, pepper and herbs. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 24 pieces.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 81 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 169 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Tomato-Squash Appetizer Pizza in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p229