Herbed Garden Pizza

 

Makes: 4 Servings

Prep time: 30 minutes

 

Dive into mounds of luscious vegetables smothered over a whole wheat crust, artfully seasoned with olive oil-herb blend, including basil and garlic. Serve with a side salad and simple home-made vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons salt-free Tomato Basil Garlic Seasoning Blend
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12-inch, whole-wheat pizza crust, thin, pre-baked cooking spray
  • Roma tomatoes (thinly sliced)
  • 1 1/2 cups crimini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 3/4 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese

 

Directions:

  1. Place rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 400 °F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix Tomato Basil Garlic Seasoning Blend with olive oil.
  3. Place pizza crust on pizza pan. Brush pizza dough with olive oil blend, reserve remainder.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss vegetables and remaining olive oil blend.
  5. Spread coated vegetables evenly over pizza dough, leaving about 1/2-inch border around the edges. Top vegetables with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.

 

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side salad and a glass of juice.

 

Ideas for a Side Salad: Spinach, Tomato Slices and Vinaigrette (made with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1 tbsp low-sodium seasoning blend)

 

Sources: 

United States Department of Agriculture - https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/myplate-cnpp/herbed-garden-pizza

Produce for Better Health Foundation