Soy “pepperoni” has a convincing flavor, but not the greasiness of its meaty counterpart. Predictably, it’s low in fat (and sometimes fat-free) and a terrific way to jazz up a homemade pizza. This makes a fun meal for kids and teens with any of the smoothies on pages 245 to 246.

　　

Ingredients

3 to 4 servings

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

　　1 to 1 1/2 cups good-quality marinara or pizza sauce

　　1 to 1 1/2 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese or mozzarella-style soy cheese

　　4 slices soy “pepperoni” or deli slices, cut into small squares

　　Hot red pepper flakes, optional

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

　　

Step 2

Place the crust on a pan, spread the sauce evenly over it, and sprinkle with the remaining ingredients in the order given.

　　

Step 3

Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, and cut into 4 or 6 wedges to serve.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

Calories: 339

　　

Step 5

Total Fat: 9g

　　

Step 6

Protein: 26g

　　

Step 7

Carbohydrate: 36g

　　

Step 8

Cholesterol: 23mg

　　

Step 9

Sodium: 803mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet