Thursday, December 8, 2016

*Kelly's Healthy Whole Grain Veggie Pizza*



INGREDIENTS:

1 cup, chopped Broccoli, raw
3 cups raw spinach
1 cup bell pepper, sliced (any colors)
1 cup sliced raw mushrooms
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ cup part skim milk ricotta cheese
¼ c Cheese, Natural Shredded Mozzarella 2%
2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
16 ounce whole wheat pizza dough [I recommend Trader Joe's- found in the fridge section] 
½ c marinara or tomato sauce    
1 cup, chopped tomatoes
Basil, oregano and/or Italian seasoning to taste


DIRECTIONS:

Allow crust to warm to room temperature. Preheat oven to 420 degrees.

1. Sauté vegetables and garlic in oil, except for tomatoes.
2. Roll out dough (using whole wheat flour to prevent sticking) into large round pan.
3. Spray pizza pan with olive oil spray and place crust on top.
4. Spread ½ cup tomato sauce on dough followed by ricotta, tomato slices.
5. Put vegetables on top of ricotta and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
 6. Add basil, oregano, or other spices as wanted.
7. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes until crust browns and cheese starts bubbling.

Enjoy!

TIP: Can sub cottage cheese for ricotta 


NUTRITION INFO:

Serving size= 1/8 pizza
Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 201.93 Fat: 6.38g Carb: 30.49g Protein: 8.79 [analyzed by DietMaster Pro]


Picture Source: http://www.domesticate-me.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cauliflower-pizza-crust-with-roasted-vegetables-and-goat-cheese-11.jpg