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Whole Wheat Zucchini Pizza

Source of Recipe


Sunset: Vegetarian Cooking






List of Ingredients



• -- Pizza Ingredients --
  
• 1 pkg. active dry yeast
  
• 1-1/2 cups warm water
  
• 2 Tbsp salad oil
  
• 1 tsp each: salt, sugar, dry basil, and oregano leaves
  
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
  
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  
• All-purpose flour for kneading
  
• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  
• 1/2 green or red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  
• 1 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives
  
• 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  
• 3 cups (12 oz.) shredded jack cheese
  
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• *
  
• -- For the Fresh Tomato Sauce --
  
• 1-1/2 Tbsp butter
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
  
• 1 cup vegetable stock
  
• 1/2 tsp dry basil
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• Dash of pepper
  






Instructions



1. First, prepare the Fresh Tomato Sauce: In a 2-quart pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add chopped onion; cook until soft. Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently; then reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened.
   
   
2. Dissolve yeast in a large bowl, in warm water. Add oil, salt, sugar, basil, oregano, wheat germ, and all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth (about 3 minutes if using an electric mixer). Using a heavy-duty mixer or wooden spoon, beat in the whole wheat flour until dough holds together.
   
   
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead until dough is smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Turn over in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until dough has doubled in size (about 45 minutes).
   
   
4. Punch dough down and divide in half. Roll out each half to form a 14-inch circle, then transfer each circle onto a greased 14-inch pizza pan. One at a time, bake on the next-to-bottom rack of a 450-degree oven for 7 minutes or just until bottom crust starts to brown. During baking, watch carefully and prick any bubbles that form. Remove from oven and set aside.
   
   
5. Assemble pizza: Spread tomato sauce over crust. Arrange zucchini, bell pepper, green onions, olives, and artichoke quarters over sauce. Sprinkle jack cheese and Parmesan over all.
   
   
6. Bake in a 450-degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
   
   Cut into wedges and serve.
   
   Makes 2 pizzas.