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Very Gouda Vegetarian Pizza

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Very Gouda Vegetarian Pizza

This recipe is simple and delicious. Roasting vegetables always brings out their best, and gouda cheese is the perfect complimentary flavor to make a tasty vegetarian meal of personal pizzas.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Under 30 min., Vegetarian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 flat bread whole wheat rounds
  • 8 oz(s) gouda cheese shredded; 1 c. =4 oz.
  • 3 garlic clove(s) crushed
  • 1 1/2 red bell pepper cut 1/2″ by 1 1/2″ strips
  • 1 1/2 zucchini(s) 1/2″ thick slices cut diagonally
  • 1 red onion 1/2″ thick slices
  • 4 portobello mushroom cap(s)

Method
 

  1. Prep Work: Cut red bell peppers, onion and zucchini; store together. Shred cheese.
  2. Turn on oven broiler to high. Scoop brown gills from bottom side of mushrooms with the edge of a spoon.
  3. Toss garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, onion and mushroom caps together on rimmed baking sheet with enough olive oil to lightly coat all sides; then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Broil approx. 6″ from heat until onions are tender and golden stirring 1-2 times, anywhere from 5-20 minutes (depending on oven). Edges of vegetables should be slightly blackened. Chop mushrooms caps into 1/2″ by 1″ slices.
  5. Place flat bread on another baking sheet, cover with shredded cheese, and top with roasted vegetables. Place pizzas in oven for a few minutes until cheese melts and then remove.
  6. Slice on a cutting board and serve with green salad. Fresh parmesan cheese, basil and red pepper flakes for optional, additional toppings. (Inspired by Cooking Light “Grilled Vegetable and Fontina Pizza” Aug. 2012)

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