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Veggie: Cheese & Vegetable Focaccia Sandwiches

Source of Recipe

Low Calorie/Low Fat Recipes Spring 96, BH&G


List of Ingredients

1 package pizza crust mix--6 to 6 1/2 ounce package
nonstick spray coating
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 green or yellow sweet pepper --cut in thin strips
1 large tomato -- thinly sliced
8 large basil leaves -- snipped --about 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese
--or Parmesan cheese, can be grated


Recipe

Prepare pizza crust mix according to package directions. Spray an 8" round baking pan with nonstick spray coating. Pat crust into prepared pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes. Brush with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the sliced olives, slightly pressing into the dough. Sprinkle with tablespoon Romano or Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 400ºF oven for 20 minutes or till top is lightly golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cut focaccia into four wedges; split each wedge horizontally. Arrange pepper strips on bottom pieces of focaccia; top with tomato slices. Top with basil. Drizzle with Italian dressing and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place top pieces of focaccia on sandwiches. Makes 4 servings.