Sat-dinner: pizza primavera

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
112-inch pizza crust, prebaked,or focaccia bread
2cupsFontina, shredded, or Danbo cheese
1poundsFresh asparagus
1tablespoonOlive oil
2Garlic cloves, minced
1Red onion, thinly sliced
1Sweet red pepper, thin slice
cupFresh basil, chopped or parsley
1tablespoonHot pickled pepper, chopped
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

If asparagus is not available, green beans make a good substitute.

[Use round pizza crust]

On baking sheet, sprinkle pizza base with half of the fontina cheese.

Trim and cut asparagus in 2-inch pieces. Set aside.

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes or until softened. Add red pepper, 2 tb of the basil, and hot pickled pepper (if using); cook for 3 minutes.

Add asparagus; cook for 3 minutes or just until bright green. Season with pepper. Spoon evenly over pizza base; sprinkle with remaining fontina cheese.

Bake in 400f 200C oven for 15-20 minutes or just until cheese is bubbly and melted. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Cut into wedges.

Per Serving: about 255 calories, 12 g protein, 12 g fat, 24 g carbohydrate good source calcium Dinner Menu:

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