Pepper Lover’s Pizza

Name: Pepper Lover's Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 each small sweet yellow, orange and red pepper, julienned; 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread; 1/3 cup prepared pesto; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

These colorful and versatile pizzas are piled high with peppers, but taste great with any veggies. They’re also a quick fix for lunch or dinner. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 each small sweet yellow, orange and red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
1/3 cup prepared pesto
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add peppers, onion and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
Cut bread in half lengthwise; place on a baking sheet. Spread cut sides of bread with pesto; top with pepper mixture. Top with cheese.
Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into slices.

Originally published as Pepper Lovers Pizza in Simple & Delicious July/August 2008