Mediterranean Vegetable Pizza Food

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PIZZA

Steps:

• Combine Garlic Pepper Sauce and pizza sauce.
• Reserve until needed.
• Place the dough on an oiled pizza screen.
• (To oil the screen, spray with cooking spray, heat, and re-spray just before using.) Poke holes in dough with a fork to relieve air pockets.
• Spread with the pizza sauce, leaving a 1" border around the edge.
• Spread the cheese over the sauce and top with onion, mushrooms, green pepper strips and black olives.
• Bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 7 minutes.
• Allow to cool slightly before cutting into 8 slices.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots and stir to coat. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) water, cover and cook for 5 minutes. (If using cabbage, stir-fry in oil for 1 to 2 minutes or until bright green. If using onions, cook in oil, covered, for 5 minutes.) Set aside.Meanwhile, combine parsley, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, anchovy paste, thyme and pepper.Combine with two-thirds cheeseSprinkle baking sheet with cornmeal.Place crust on baking sheet and brush lightly with oil.Spread with herb-cheese mixture.Scatter with carrot and olives, or cabbage and red pepper, or onion and red pepper.Top with remaining cheese and drizzle lightly with oil.Bake for 15 minutes or until golden-brown.

VEGETARIAN MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Shape and stretch dough into a 12" circle.
• Sprinkle the counter with cornmeal. Place circle of dough on top of cornmeal; press down lightly; transfer to pizza pan.
• Spread bruschetta evenly over top. Sprinkle with basil and oregano.
• Evenly scatter spinach, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, eggplant and both cheeses over top.
• Bake for 12 - 15 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN FLATBREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place flatbreads on a broiling pan.
• Broil in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Top pre-baked flatbreads with a thin layer of hummus; make sure it's a thin layer or else pizzas will be soggy. Evenly sprinkle feta cheese on top. Place bell peppers and onion on the flatbreads, evenly spaced. Top with Colby-Jack cheese. Sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper, and dill.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and the edges are nice and brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

MAMA RACHEL'S MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 400°. Grease two 12-in. pizza pans; sprinkle with cornmeal. Punch down dough; divide in half. Press to fit pans. Pinch edges to form a rim. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Increase oven setting to 450°. Brush crusts with oil; top with garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, olives and Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with pepper flakes and basil.