Mouthwatering flavors make this vegetable appetizer a pleaser to make and serve.
Preparation time: 15 minutes or less
Servings: 4 - 2 wedge
5 A Day servings: 2
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10-inch prebaked pizza crust*
2 medium cloves garlic
2 tbsps. olive oil
1 tbsp. each fresh or dried oregano and basil
½ tsp. ground black pepper
16 oz. frozen oriental style vegetables (usually contains green beans, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, and red pepper)
½ cup finely chopped tomato
3 tbsps. grated Parmesan cheese
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- Preheat oven to 400° F. Place rack on medium high position.
- Remove pizza crust from packaging and place on round pizza pan or baking sheet. Warm pizza crust in oven for 3 minutes and then remove and hold.
- Combine garlic, olive oil, herbs, and black pepper in food processor or blender and chop until fine. Stop processor if needed, scrape sides, and then continue until mixture is somewhat smooth.
- Spread mixture over entire surface of warm crust. Sprinkle lavishly with frozen vegetables and chopped tomato. Finish with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled evenly over the top.
- Place in oven for about 6 to 9 minutes, until very hot. Remove and cut into 8 even wedges and serve piping hot. May be cut into squares and served as an hors d'oeuvre as well.
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*Chef's Note: Although prebaked seasoned pizza crusts are available in most grocery stores, check to see if local bakeries or pizzerias sell them. These are usually very fresh, freeze well, and are baked with far less fat and calories. |
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| Nutritional Information per Serving |
| Calories: 350 |
Saturated Fat: 2g |
| Carbohydrates: 51g |
Dietary Fiber: 4g |
| Total Fat: 11g |
% of Calories from Fat: 17% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg |
Sodium: 475mg |
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Protein: 11g |
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