Mushroom-Pepper Pizza

Try this healthy recipe for mushroom-pepper pizza.

This healthy pizza is a snap to prepare with ready-made pizza dough.
Prep time: 20 minutes Rising time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

You Will Need
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound purchased or homemade pizza dough
1 cup canned no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

What to Do
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the bell peppers and saute for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the mushrooms, oregano and salt, and cook for 4 minutes or until the mushroom liquid has evaporated. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a 12-inch pizza pan or large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Pat the dough into a 12-inch round. Cover and let stand in a warm spot for 25 minutes or until doubled. Bake for 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce and cinnamon. Spoon over the pizza. Top with the pepper mixture and the mozzarella. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the crust is browned.

Serves: 6

Per serving: Calories 326; Fiber 3 g; Protein 17 g; Total Fat 10 g; Saturated Fat 5 g; Cholesterol 22 mg; Sodium 693 mg

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