SATURDAY NIGHT PIZZA

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Pizza gets good-for-you with this tasty recipe. Four different veggies and a whole wheat flour deliver 6 g of fiber in each serving. -Sarah Klier, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 to 2-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, oregano, salt and garlic powder. Add water and oil; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain and set aside., On a floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray. Build up edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned., Spread crust with spaghetti sauce. Top with spinach, mushrooms, pepper, onion and sausage. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges