Mushroom Broccoli Pizza

Name: Mushroom Broccoli Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 slices.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; TOPPINGS:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 4 plum tomatoes, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

I wouldn't say I'm a vegetarian, but I do like meatless entrees. Since I enjoy gardening, I often cook with homegrown veggies, finding creative ways to use them up, like in this fresh, filling pizza. —Kathleen Kelley, Roseburg, Oregon

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPINGS:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup pizza sauce
4 plum tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil and sugar; mix well. Combine whole wheat flour and salt; stir into yeast mixture until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 425°.
Punch down dough; press onto a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray. Prick dough several times with a fork. Bake until edges are light golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender. Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain well.
Spread pizza sauce over crust. Top with mushroom mixture, tomatoes, broccoli, basil and cheeses. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, 12-14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 317 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 558mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Mushroom Broccoli Pizza in Light & Tasty April/May 2001

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getto140

Mar 1, 2010

I made this for dinner tonight. It is GREAT. I added a little chopped green pepper as well. It took longer then 30 minutes, however, but I started it early so it was not a big deal.