ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER PIZZA (WHITE OR RED)

Asparagus and Red Pepper Pizza (White or Red) image

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short narrow strips
One 12- to 14-inch good-quality pizza crust
1 cup good-quality marinara or pizza sauce or part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese or mozzarella-style soy cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Steam the asparagus and bell pepper with a small amount of water in a covered saucepan, until tender crisp, and drain.
Place the crust on a pan, spread the sauce or ricotta cheese evenly over it. Sprinkle with the cheese, followed by the asparagus-bell pepper mixture.
Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, and cut into 6 or 8 wedges to serve.
Asparagus and Red Pepper Pizza (this page)
Dilled Barley and Green Bean Salad (page 47)
(with marinara)
Calories: 250
Total Fat: 6g
Protein: 15g
Carbohydrate: 32g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Sodium: 553mg
(with ricotta)
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 10g
Protein: 22g
Carbohydrate: 32g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 441mg