WHOLE WHEAT VEGGIE PIZZA

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A wonderful crust layered with herbed tomato sauce and toppings encourages my family of six to dig right in to this low-fat main course. -Denise Warner, Red Lodge, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 pizzas (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
SAUCE:
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TOPPINGS:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green or red pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix first 4 ingredients and 1 cup all-purpose flour. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., In a small saucepan, bring sauce ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Preheat oven to 400°. Punch down dough. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough in half and roll each into a 12-in. circle. Place on 2 greased 12-in. pizza pans; prick with a fork. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute vegetables until zucchini is crisp-tender. Spread crusts with sauce; top with vegetables and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges