SAUSAGE, PEPPER, BROCCOLI, AND ZUCCHINI PIZZA

Sausage, Pepper, Broccoli, and Zucchini Pizza image

Yield makes 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the pan
1 link Tofurky sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 small red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 small zucchini, sliced (or about 1 cup halved and sliced zucchini)
2 tablespoons oil-packed sliced sundried tomatoes, optional
One 12-to 14-inch good-quality pizza crust
2/3 cup good-quality pizza or marinara sauce of your choice
3/4 cup grated vegan Cheddar cheese, optional
Dried basil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a roasting pan.
Combine the sausage, bell pepper, broccoli, zucchini, optional sun-dried tomatoes, and oil in a mixing bowl. Stir together and transfer to the prepared pan. Place in the hot oven and set a timer for ten minutes.
Meanwhile, place the crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Distribute the sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with the cheese, if using. Cut the pizza into 6 slices (use a pizza wheel if on a stone; kitchen shears if on a baking sheet). Place the pizza in the oven about 10 minutes after the vegetables.
Give the vegetables a stir when the pizza goes in the oven. Bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are nicely roasted and the pizza crust begins to turn golden.
Distribute the vegetable mixture evenly over the surface of the pizza, then serve at once.
A simple green salad is all that's needed to complete this filling pizza meal. For ideas, see the suggestions for mixed greens salads under Recipe Not Required (page 192), or make a green salad just the way you like it.
(per slice)
Calories: 312
Total Fat: 11g
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 3.5g
Sodium: 445mg