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Wild Mushroom Pizza *Jb

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This Wild Mushroom Pizza is a sophisticated yet approachable dish that brings the earthy richness of foraged fungi to your kitchen. The combination of oyster, cremini, morel, and shiitake mushrooms creates a deep, umami flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the smoky sweetness of charred red and green bell peppers. A base of shredded Fontina cheese adds a creamy, mild melt that binds the toppings without overpowering them. The thin, fully-baked crust ensures a crisp bite that holds up to the moist toppings. This recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, a vegetarian potluck contribution, or a light weekend lunch. It&# 226;€™s simple enough for home cooks to assemble quickly while delivering restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5
Calories: 12.8
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Wild Mushroom Pizza is a sophisticated yet approachable dish that brings the earthy richness of foraged fungi to your kitchen. The combination of oyster, cremini, morel, and shiitake mushrooms creates a deep, umami flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the smoky sweetness of charred red and green bell peppers. A base of shredded Fontina cheese adds a creamy, mild melt that binds the toppings without overpowering them. The thin, fully-baked crust ensures a crisp bite that holds up to the moist toppings. This recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, a vegetarian potluck contribution, or a light weekend lunch. It&# 226;€™s simple enough for home cooks to assemble quickly while delivering restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
  • 1 Medium-size red bell pepper
  • 1 Medium-size green bell
  • 1 Olive oil
  • 1/2 Assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, cremini, morel and stemmed Shiitake), sliced
  • 1 1/2 Chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 10-ounce purchased fully baked thin pizza crust
  • 1 Shredded Fontina cheese
  • 1/2 Thinly sliced red onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. 1
    Char the red and green bell peppers over a gas flame or under a broiler until the skins are blackened on all sides.
  2. 2
    Place the charred peppers in a paper bag and let them stand for 10 minutes to steam.
  3. 3
    Peel, seed, and thinly slice the peppers.
  4. 4
    Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  5. 5
    Heat olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 6
    Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped rosemary to the skillet.
  7. 7
    Cover the skillet and cook until the mushrooms are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Uncover the skillet and simmer until any liquid released by the mushrooms has evaporated.
  9. 9
    Season the mushroom mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. 10
    Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet.
  11. 11
    Top the crust evenly with shredded Fontina cheese, sliced red onion, charred peppers, and the cooked mushroom mixture.
  12. 12
    Bake the pizza until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 12.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 0.5g1%

* 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: wild mushroom, pizza, italian, vegetarian, charred peppers, fontina, rosemary, oyster mushrooms, shiitake, morel, crimini, thin crust, smoky, umami, easy dinner, homemade pizza, bell peppers, red onion, oven baked, comfort food
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