ARTICHOKE PIZZA RECIPE

ARTICHOKE PIZZA RECIPE

The pizza is quick, easy, satisfying, flavorful and healthy! Piled high with veggies and other good stuff, this puppy will satisfy even the most skeptical pizza gourmet.


Ingredients:

1 can refrigerated pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup red bell pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
12 ounces artichoke hearts drained and chopped
5 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
2 1/2 ounces sliced mushrooms drained

Directions:

Unroll pizza dough onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat dough into a 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Bake at 400F degrees for 8 minutes; set aside. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add red bell pepper, basil, oregano, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in artichokes and mushrooms. Sprinkle half of cheese over prepared pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly over cheese, and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 425F degrees for 10 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.