Veggie Turkey Pizza

Name: Veggie Turkey Pizza
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 pizzas (8 slices each).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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 shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 2 pizzas (8 slices each).

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

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 shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Punch dough down; let rest for 5 minutes. Divide dough in half; press each portion into a greased 12-in. pizza pan.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 slice: 637 calories, 31g fat (10g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1626mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein.