Veggie Whole Wheat Pizza
Are you a vegetarian who loves the works on pizza? Well now you can make a pizza just for you. Add some tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms and you'll have a feast.
Preparation Time30 min
Cooking Time40 min
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 packages (1/4 ounces each) quick-rise yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water (1200 to 1300)
- 2 tablespoon olive or vegetables oil
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup each chopped onion, sweet red and green pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
Servings: 2 pizzas (6 slices each).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
- Add water and oil; beat until smooth.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each portion into a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer to greased 12-inch pizza pans. Prick dough with a fork.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a skillet, saute vegetables in oil until tender.
- Spread each pizza with 1 cup sauce (refrigerate the remaining sauce for another use).
- Sprinkle with vegetables and cheese. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese in melted.