Veggie Turkey Pizza Recipe

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This is the best pizza I've ever eaten! I sometimes mix walnuts with the pine nuts, but you can use your favorites.—Marina Castle, North Hollywood, California

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Veggie Turkey Pizza Recipe

Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

40 15 55

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon sugar
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/3 cup pine nuts, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 cups bread flour
1 package (20 ounces) ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil, nuts, basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; let rest for 5 minutes. Divide dough in half; press each portion into a greased 12-in. pizza pan.
In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion, peppers, mushrooms and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salad dressing mix, pepper and remaining salt.
Brush remaining oil over dough. Top with turkey mixture, olives and cheeses. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Yield: 2 pizzas (8 slices each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 slices) equals 637 calories, 31 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 1,626 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Originally published as Veggie Turkey Pizza in Taste of Home August/September 2006, p6

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.