Ellie's Mushroom, Onion, and Basil Pizza

By Ellie Krieger, MS, RD

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
  • Boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • One 10-ounce store-bought baked thin pizza crust
  • 1 cup Easy Tomato Sauce (recipe follows) or store-bought marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Reconstitute the sundried tomatoes by soaking them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Pat dry and slice thinly.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until tender and the mushroom liquid evaporates and they begin to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and remove from the heat.
  4. Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet. Spread the sauce over the crust, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with the mushroom mixture and sun-dried tomatoes. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until the crust is crisp and the cheese is nicely melted, about 13 minutes. Sprinkle with the basil, cut into 8 slices, and serve.

For Ellie's Easy Tomato Sauce, see recipe.

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Ellie Krieger. © 2008-2009 In Balance, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

To learn more about Ellie Krieger, MS, RD -- New York Times bestselling author and host of Food Network’s Healthy Appetite -- go to www.elliekrieger.com.

For more of Ellie Krieger's recipes, eat-smart advice, and tips, check out her Kaboose column, Great Food, Healthy Family.

 

Nutrition Facts


Servings per Recipe:

4 (serving size: 2 slices)

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 350
Total Fat: 14g
    Sat: 3g
    Mono: 5.3g
   Poly: 2.5g
Protein: 18g
Carb: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Sodium: 750mg

Servings:

4 (serving size: 2 slices)


This dish is an excellent source of folate.

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