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Margherita Pizza

Yield: 1 17-inch (43-cm) pizza

Servings: 4

Categories: Corn-Free, Egg-Free, PCC Natural Markets, Soy-Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dough for one pizza

1 28-ounce (795-g) can peeled tomato, crushed

1 clove garlic, minced

6 basil leaves, chiffonade

Extra virgin olive oil

1/2 pound (230g) mozzarella*, shredded

Directions

Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Lightly oil 17-inch (43-cm) pizza pan. Spread the dough onto the pizza pan and top with half of the peeled tomatoes. Add garlic and basil. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 10 minutes; then slide the pizza off the pan onto an oven rack and bake 5 minutes.

Slide the pizza back to the pizza pan and top with mozzarella. Bake until cheese melts (3 to 5 minutes).

* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 480
Total Fat: 16g (Saturated Fat 6g)
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 450mg
Total Carbohydrate: 64g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 8g)
Protein: 23g