ROASTED GARLIC AND PEPPER PIZZA

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"Years ago, I found the recipe for this appealing appetizer, lightened it and added some of our favorite ingredients," writes Bonnie Matherly of Buckingham, Illinois. "It can be prepared ahead of time and put in the oven as your guests arrive. We occasionally use it as an easy Sunday evening meal, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 large garlic bulb
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large sweet red peppers
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust
4 slices sweet onion, separated into rings
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic onto a work surface; cut into thin slices. , Cut peppers in half; remove and discard seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 6 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins; cut peppers into thin strips., In a small bowl, combine the olives, vinegar, oregano, basil, white pepper and remaining oil. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; top with olive mixture, roasted garlic and peppers, onion and cheeses. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges