PIZZA WITH PEPPER, ONION AND FETA

Pizza with Pepper, Onion and Feta image

The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why this recipe is good for you: Powerful antioxidants in peppers, onion, garlic and herbs; Plus, vegetables help lower high blood pressure.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (12 inch) thin pizza crust (homemade or prepared, such as Boboli)
3 cups chopped bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
1 cup sliced red or yellow onion, pulled into rings
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian herbs
1 pinch Salt, to taste
1 cup Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
¾ cup crumbled herbed feta cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lay crust on pizza pan or cookie sheet. In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients except cheese; spoon over crust. Top with cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until vegetables are crispy-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 606.7 mg, Sugar 7.6 g