Best Mediterranean Masterpiece Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECE PIZZA

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This meatless pizza has a lovely combination of vegetables, cheese and rosemary.-Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup chopped Greek olives
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion and sugar in 1 tablespoon oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan bring vinegar to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup., Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan or baking sheet. Combine goat cheese and olives; spread over crust. Top with peppers, tomato, caramelized onion and mozzarella cheese., Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with rosemary. Serve with vinegar reduction. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECE

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Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened*
24 Carr's® Table Water® crackers with Cracked Pepper
3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped pitted Greek olives
1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper, drained

Steps:

Spread cream cheese on crackers. Arrange spinach on top. Sprinkle with feta cheese, olives and red peppers. Place on baking sheet. Broil 4- to 5-inch from heat about 2 minutes or until feta cheese softens.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave at high for 15 to 20 seconds.

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