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Whole Wheat Pizza
  • 20 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 22 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • As needed, whole wheat flour
  • 1 recipe worth Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
  • 1/2 C Pizza Sauce, per 12-inch pizza
  • 3 oz mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack, and provolone combined, shredded
  • 1/3 C zucchini
  • 1/3 C red pepper
  • 1/3 C mushrooms

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Preheat oven to 450°F
  • Sprinkle the flour onto a clean surface where you will be stretching the Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Prepare the Dough

  • Stretch the dough into a 12 inch disc, rotating after each stretch
  • Toss the dough in the air, if you dare
  • Using your hands, form a lip around the edges of the pizza
  • Transfer the stretched crust to a parchment lined baking tray

Prepare the Pizza

  • Top the uncooked crust with pizza sauce
  • Add cheese and veggies as desired

Bake

  • Bake for 7 minutes or until the crust is golden brown with melted cheese
  • Allow the pizza to rest 3 minutes before slicing

Serve

  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

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  • 4 Servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Using "meaty" vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant and broccoli on this pizza are a healthy, tasty alternative to high fat meats like pepperoni and sausage.

Cultural Facts

According to the USDA, about 1 in 8 Americans eat pizza every day. Transform pizza into a healthier option with vegetable toppings and whole wheat crust!

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