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Cheesy Pepper And Mushroom Pizza

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This unique pizza recipe swaps traditional tomato sauce for a smooth, protein-rich blend of low-fat cottage cheese, egg, and Parmesan. The result is a lighter yet incredibly savory base that pairs beautifully with earthy fresh mushrooms and crisp green peppers. Topped with melty mozzarella and baked on a crispy, homemade dough, it offers a satisfying texture contrast. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a vegetarian meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. It&# 226;€™s a creative twist on classic Italian favorites that brings comfort food to the table with a nutritious kick.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 374.1
Dietary: Low-cal, Vegetarian
Description
This unique pizza recipe swaps traditional tomato sauce for a smooth, protein-rich blend of low-fat cottage cheese, egg, and Parmesan. The result is a lighter yet incredibly savory base that pairs beautifully with earthy fresh mushrooms and crisp green peppers. Topped with melty mozzarella and baked on a crispy, homemade dough, it offers a satisfying texture contrast. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a vegetarian meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. It&# 226;€™s a creative twist on classic Italian favorites that brings comfort food to the table with a nutritious kick.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour (or a little less) 1 package Active dry Yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoons Cooking oil
  • 3/4 cups Lo-fat Cottage cheese,draine
  • 1 tablespoons Cornmeal
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, mix 3/4 cup of the flour, yeast, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. 2
    Add the cooking oil and 1/2 cup warm water (120-130°F).
  3. 3
    Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl.
  4. 4
    Beat on high speed for 3 minutes until smooth.
  5. 5
    Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
  6. 6
    Turn out onto a floured surface and knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes total).
  7. 7
    Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl; turn once to coat.
  8. 8
    Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
  9. 9
    Punch down the dough, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 14-inch circle.
  11. 11
    Place on a pizza pan sprayed with nonstick spray and sprinkled with the cornmeal.
  12. 12
    Build up the edges slightly to form a crust.
  13. 13
    Bake the crust in a 425°F (218°C) oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  14. 14
    Meanwhile, in a blender combine drained cottage cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, minced garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  15. 15
    Cover and blend until smooth.
  16. 16
    Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the hot crust.
  17. 17
    Cut the green pepper into rings and arrange them atop the pizza with the sliced fresh mushrooms.
  18. 18
    Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  19. 19
    Bake in the 425°F (218°C) oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bottom is golden.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 374.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g5%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 6.3mg3%
Sodium 165.6mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 70.6g24%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 13.9g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: homemade pizza, cottage cheese sauce, mushroom pizza, pepper pizza, vegetarian dinner, low fat pizza, easy dough, healthy main, italian style, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic basil, quick dinner, family meal, oven baked
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