Pizza goes gourmet with the use of smoky mozzarella and tasty mushrooms. Like a number of the other pizzas in this chapter, this one makes a complete meal with the addition of a big salad and fresh fruit or a fruity dessert from Chapter Eleven.

　　

Ingredients

3 to 4 servings

　　1 1/2 cups brown mushrooms (fresh shiitake, cremini, baby bella, or other)

　　One 12- to 14-inch good-quality pizza crust

　　1 to 1 1/2 cups good-quality marinara or pizza sauce or part-skim ricotta cheese

　　3/4 cup grated smoked mozzarella cheese

　　1 to 2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced, optional

　　

Step 1

Clean the mushrooms and remove any tough stems (especially on shiitakes). Slice and steam in a small skillet, covered, until done to your liking. Drain off the liquid and set aside.

　　

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

　　

Step 3

Place the crust on a pan, spread the sauce or ricotta cheese evenly over it, and sprinkle with the mushrooms, mozzarella, and scallions.

　　

Step 4

Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, and cut into 6 or 8 wedges to serve.

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

(with marinara)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 269

　　

Step 7

Total Fat: 7g

　　

Step 8

Protein: 13g

　　

Step 9

Carbohydrate: 37g

　　

Step 10

Cholesterol: 19mg

　　

Step 11

Sodium: 594mg

　　

Step 12

(with ricotta)

　　

Step 13

Calories: 331

　　

Step 14

Total Fat: 11g

　　

Step 15

Protein: 20g

　　

Step 16

Carbohydrate: 36g

　　

Step 17

Cholesterol: 41mg

　　

Step 18

Sodium: 432mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet