ZUCCHINI-CRUSTED PIZZA

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Flavorful, nutritious and versatile, this pizza is easy to prep ahead and freeze-and fun to make with kids. It also quadruples nicely. What's not to like? -Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, Willimantic, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1-1/2 medium), squeezed dry
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
TOPPINGS:
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, julienned
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Mix the first 8 ingredients; transfer to a 12-in. pizza pan coated generously with cooking spray. Spread mixture to an 11-in. circle., Bake until light golden brown, 13-16 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 400°. Add toppings. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic exchanges